Elisa Shoenberger
Elisa Shoenberger has been building a library since she was 13. She loves writing about all aspects of books from author interviews, antiquarian books, archives, and everything in between. She also writes regularly for Murder & Mayhem and Library Journal. She's also written articles for Huffington Post, Boston Globe, WIRED, Slate, and many other publications. When she's not writing about reading, she's reading and adventuring to find cool new art. She also plays alto saxophone and occasionally stiltwalks. Find out more on her website or follow her on Twitter @vogontroubadour.
Ode to My 2 Favorite Libraries: The British Library and the Newberry Library
January 9, 2018One woman discusses the collections and exhibitions of her two favorite libraries in the world: The British Library and the Newberry Library
5 Chicago Comics by Women
A Chicago woman's list of her top five favorite Chicago based female comic book artists, writers, and publishers
Meditation on Murder Mysteries
December 12, 2017A reader considers her all-consuming love for murder mysteries, and her intolerance and dislike for any media involving serial killers.
A Flash of Flash Fiction: 10 Stories by Women
November 21, 2017What is flash fiction, and where you can find the best flash fiction stories by women, like Isabel Allende, Lina Rather, and more.
Don’t Panic: Paying Tribute to Douglas Adams
November 16, 2017One woman's meditation about the importance that Douglas Adams played on her development and life. She tries to pay tribute to his gravesite.
One Woman’s Reading Habits: Are You Committed to One Author or Do You Read Around?
November 7, 2017When you find an author you love, do you read everything by them, or do you read around? An exploration of one woman's reading habits.
Footnotes, Questions, and More: 6 Books with Inventive Structures
October 19, 2017A list of six books with inventive structures such as extensive and critical use of footnotes, alternative chapters, PowerPoint, and more.
Snacking on The Past: 10 Fascinating Food History Books
October 18, 2017Five delicious books about the history of food throughout the world including the world of wine, noodles, forks, tea, and flavors.
Red Roses for Edgar Allan Poe
October 17, 2017On a business trip, a woman memorializes Edgar Allen Poe by bringing him red roses to his grave in Baltimore, and discusses his impact on her life.
