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Julia Rittenberg

Julia is a professional nerd who can be spotted in the wild lounging with books in the park in Brooklyn, NY. She has a BA in International Studies from the University of Chicago and an MA in Media Studies from Pratt Institute. She loves fandom, theater, cheese, and Edith Piaf. Find her at juliarittenberg.com.

10 Books That Expand a Classic’s Universe

These books expand the universes of well-known classics, from Huck Finn to the Janes (Austen and Brontë!).

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What is an Autoethnography?

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Adaptation Roundup: July 2024

Which of these adaptations are you definitely going to watch?

How Queer Authors are Handling Pride Month in 2024

"My commitment to my readers and to my community far outweighs the deeply flawed opinions of bigots who probably haven't read the books in the first place."

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Read these books to delve deep into the biggest political issues of the moment.

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It's not just Sherlock Holmes: these mystery and thriller novels have fantastic adaptations to look forward to after you read them.