Jeffrey Davies is a professional introvert and writer with imposter syndrome whose work spans the worlds of pop culture, books, music, feminism, and mental health. In addition to Book Riot, his writing has appeared on HuffPost, Collider, PopMatters, Spectrum Culture, and other places. Find him on his website and follow him on Twitter @teeveejeff and Instagram @jeffreyreads. He is also the co-host of a Gilmore Girls podcast, Coffee With a Shot of Cynicism.
How one reader came to understand their challenges as a Type A personality through I MISS YOU WHEN I BLINK.
One reader questions his compulsion to read as a prop for self-worth, and considers how reading slumps lead to existential angst.
Laugh, cry, and find a story to relate to among these gay YA books about finding yourself, romance, and so much more, including titles like All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson.
But if this year has taught me anything, it’s that time isn’t real, and the hold you have over me isn’t real, either
How one reader with OCD struggled with the loss of library access during the pandemic, but ultimately benefited from some time away.
Go behind the scenes, and the book, to explore the history of Truman Capote's BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S, and search for the real Holly Golightly.
How one reader found catharsis about growing up and embracing inner strength in both the book and adaptation of A WRINKLE IN TIME.
How one reader came to accept that it's okay to grow out of books, especially when the reading experience is emotionally connected to harder times.
An introvert on missing the library during quarantine.
One reader on 13 books that have been tremendously beneficial for their mental health.