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Better Than Nothing? Exploring the Limitations of AI-Narrated Audiobooks from a Disabled Person’s Perspective

I’m tired of being told that I should be grateful for “better than nothing.” “Better than nothing” is not equitable access.

What Happened to Vlog Adaptations of Books? An Exploration

From 2012 to 2014, vlog adaptations of books, like The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, were everywhere. What happened to them?

The Scandalous Life of Natalie Clifford Barney

The life and legacy of Natalie Clifford Barney, a drama-prone lesbian known for her many lovers, fantastic parties, and literary salons.

The History of the Bury Your Gays Trope

What is the Bury Your Gays trope? How did it start? Why does it still persist in books and film to this very day?

Bionic Reading: A New Method for Reading Faster or Just Another Gimmick?

You've seen it on TikTok. We look into the scientific research and theories behind bionic reading to figure out if it's the real thing.

A Brief History of Project Gutenberg

The history of Project Gutenberg is connected to both the beginnings of the printing press as well as that of ebooks.

Why More Men Should Read Romance

Less than 20 percent of romance readers are men, but here are the many reasons this number should be higher.

What Does Overconsumption of Books Look Like?

Wade into some hot water with me and ask yourself: what does overconsumption of books look like, and how can we avoid it?

The Allure of Books About Faeries and the Fae

Faeries have enchanted us for hundreds of years, but why do we find ourselves drawn to their world? One reader explores.

Friends With the Monster: The Fate of Truman Capote’s ANSWERED PRAYERS

A look at the controversy surrounding Truman Capote's ANSWERED PRAYERS, the salacious (and unfinished) work Capote called his magnum opus.