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Is Destroying Overstock Books Normal?

A peek behind the scenes of how overstock books are returned, processed, and, in some cases, chomped up to uncertain futures.

Books as Tall as a Human: A Brief Look at Gigantic Books

How big can books get? A brief discussion about the largest books printed including John James Audubon and more.

A History of POOR RICHARD’S ALMANAC

We can credit Benjamin Franklin for the Poor Richard's Almanac. Here's a history of the book and why it rose in popularity.

What’s the Big Deal With NFTs?

If you need a breakdown on NFTs, or curious over what the most recent kerfuffle over them has been about, this is the piece for you.

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Lewis Carroll

Alice in Wonderland has been such an iconic and influential book since its release in 1865, but how much do you know about its author?

A History of Zines

Zines have travelled a long way before arriving on your bookshelf or computer screen…so let’s take a little look at where they’ve been!

How Does The Personal Become Political In South Asian Literature?

Personal issues and social ills are intertwined. These novels by South Asian writers show just how connected politics and the personal are.

The Main Categories of Magic Systems

Magic systems are basic worldbuilding blocks. But do you know the most common kinds of magic used in fantasy novels? Read on to find out!

Reading the Rainbow: Books and Lessons Learned From an LGBTQ-Inclusive Book Club for Teachers

I started an LGBTQ-inclusive national book club for teachers. Here are the books we read and what we learned in the first year.

The Weirdest Literary Conspiracy Theories People Really Believe

Four of the weirdest, strangest literary conspiracy theories broken down and explained, from Shakespeare to Lewis Carroll.