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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.

Traveling Out of the U.S. Through Comics

These great comics set outside of the U.S. are here for those of us yearning to leave the States and explore other locations and cultures.

Authors for Black Voices Auction Will Benefit Racial Justice Organizations

The Authors for Black Voices silent auction will raise funds for racial justice initiatives in publishing, education, and literacy.

6 Books to Bring Together Women’s Suffrage and Labor Movements

Explore the ties between the women's suffrage movement and labor activism through these books about walkouts and disasters and Black women's labor activism.

The Importance of Pandemic Diaries

It may be that the thought of reading about pandemics sounds like too much too soon, but this reader is here to say pandemic diaries are important.

9 Rad Comics With F/F Relationships

Check out this roundup of some of the best comics starring lesbians and featuring f/f relationships for readers of all ages.

Troubles in Adaptation: The 2013 Adaptation of THE GREAT GATSBY

With class divides growing ever more troubling, a reader considers the failings of THE GREAT GATSBY adaptation's translation of Fitzgerald's commentary.

3 Debut Novels to Get Excited About

Three debut novels to get excited about right now.

6 Nonfiction Books About Revolutions and Uprisings

These nonfiction books about revolutions and uprisings focus on people and movements fueled by the need for a more just world and a better future.

33 of the Best Book Podcasts for All Genres

The best book podcasts sound like lively book club conversations, the kinds you've had with friends in your own book club. Start with these.

3 #OwnVoices Books About Immigrants

Three urgent and necessary #OwnVoices stories about immigrants and immigration.