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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.

What is a Dad Book?

According to Father’s Day tables at bookstores, dads all just read WWII history books, sports memoirs, and grilling cookbooks.

8 Novels That Go Behind The Scenes in the Entertainment Industry

Whether you're curious about life as a Hollywood assistant, the truth of ghostwriters, or the music industry, these novels pull back the curtain.

9 New Graphic Novels and Comics to Read in August 2023

From comics in translation to adventure stories to graphic memoirs and histories, here are the best graphic novels and comics out August 2023!

10 Books about Rock stars

Love music and the rock star lifestyle? Find nonfiction memoirs and biographies, and fictional books about rock star, including The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton.

On Posthumous Editing: Should Books Be Edited for Contemporary Audiences?

There’s a trend of posthumous editing of classic fiction to update the works to for contemporary audiences. But is this what should be done?

New Comics and Graphic Novels Out in June 2023

June's new comics and graphic novels include standalone comics, new series entries, and exciting adaptations and translations.

Who Can Be Redeemed?

The U.S. favors stories with a redemtion arc, but who can be redeemed? Is just anyone allowed to redeem themselves, or is there more to it?

10 Books for People Getting into or Back into Reading

If you've never been a big reader or are in a slump, these are some great books for people getting back into reading.

I Tried Cooking Through The Elven Cookbook: Recipes Inspired by the Elves of Tolkien. Here’s How It Went.

Cooking from The Elven Cookbook helped break me out of my recipe rut and taught me more about the series I love.

Cozy is Key: Why Escapist Reads are More Popular Than Ever

The past three years have been stressful: is it any wonder we're reaching for cozy mysteries, cozy fantasies, and light romances more now?