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Imitation is Flattery: In Defense of Fanfiction

Fanfiction can help readers make the jump into becoming writers.

A Bookish Guide to Loving Winter

Book recommendations to help you get through the dark and dreary days.

How To Stay Connected to the Book World (for Homebound Readers)

Tips for homebound readers for how to stay connected to other readers!

10 Things You Should Know About The Devil’s Bible

Interesting facts about the largest medieval book in the world.

What Happens To Your Reading When You Have a Baby

While your reading life will assuredly change when the baby bomb comes, it doesn't have to disappear. Here's how it changed in my own life.

What Makes A Sentence Beautiful?

Musings on what makes a sentence truly beautiful.

5 Completed Series to Read While You Wait for WINDS OF WINTER

While we at the Riot take some time off to rest and catch up on our reading, we’re re-running some of ...

10 Signs You Have Low Bookish Self-Esteem

How low self-esteem affects reading and what can be done about it.

We Need Diverse Books: Real Teens Have Their Say

Real teens weigh in on the We Need Diverse Books campaign

I’ve Read Books: a Tale of Tracking My Reading

How one Rioter discovered the nerdy joy of tracking reading statistics!