The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson is nothing if not ambitious. Over a thousand pages long, attempting to read it is not for the weak of heart. Alt…
‘The Unstoppable Wasp’ Interview: Author Sam Maggs on Teenage Superheroes, Fandom and Comic Recs
Sitting on my desk at work, in a place of honor next to my personalized signed books, are Sam Maggs’ The Fangirls Guide to the Galaxy and Wonder…
10 New YA Nonfiction Books Worth Adding To Your TBR Pile
Want to take a break from your beloved fantasy, contemporary fiction, and sci-fi books? Look towards nonfiction books. There are many Young Adult nonf…
Animal Farm Turns 75: Revolutions, Equality, and the Power of Language
I read George Orwell’s Animal Farm for the first time last summer, on my quest to read all the typical “high school books” that my school never taught…
‘Lobizona’ Interview: Author Romina Garber on Immigration Representation in YA, Feminism, and Argentinian Folklore
In 2020, books – especially those in the fantasy genre – have helped us process and understand the world we live in today. Lobizona by Romina Garber i…
Classic Ships That Need a Revisionist Retelling (or Not)
Bookworms love a good retelling. Some romantic ships, like Pride and Prejudice’s Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, we will read or watch over and over, i…
Top 10 Books of 2020 (So Far)
So far, 2020 has been a year, but in reality, it’s only been a little over six months. With so many serious, life-changing events taking place t…