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.
These paranormal comics display the horror and weirdness of both adolescence and the supernatural with dramatic, gripping illustrations.
A look at the lifecycle of a library book, from the time it's acquired till retirement after a long and full shelf life.
"If there is a party nearby, you're going. No invitation? No problem," and other life lessons worth learning from Eloise.
Participating in society doesn't mean we can’t critique it. These books on capitalism see criticism and resistance as a critical act.
The Class of Fellows is the largest it's ever been, including 6 writing fellows who will each receive $50,000 to support their artistic work.
Fatphobia is rooted in anti-Blackness and fueled by the diet industry. These books can help liberate us from this harmful mindset, including Every Body Yoga: Let Go of Fear. Get On the Mat. Love Your Body by Jessamyn Stanley.
Winnie-the-Pooh, which just entered the public domain, paved the way for modern literary character licensing. Here's what you need to know.
Nothing against cozy romances, but I like my romances to have urgency. The best enemies to lovers books serve this need perfectly, including Tell Me How You Really Feel by Aminah Mae Safi.
These actors mold their bodies into the supposed paragon of sexual desirability, and then just… stand there making aggressive eye contact?
From YA reads to queer readalikes to books with the same themes, these are our favorite books like The Heart Principle, including Witch Please by Ann Aguirre.