‘Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know’ Interview: Author Samira Ahmed on Art History, Orientalism, and Acknowledging Women of the Past

It is often said that history is written by the victors, and while that may be classically true, that doesn’t mean we as individuals can’t challenge that notion. Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know, releasing on April 7, by Samira…

10 Spring 2020 Reads That Prove Books and Music Go Hand-In-Hand

Books and music. You can’t find a better combination than that. From listening to an author’s playlist for your favorite book to listening to a film score as you read, books and music go hand-in-hand perfectly. But in the first…

Book Review: We Unleash The Merciless Storm by Tehlor Kay Mejia

Revolution burns brighter than ever in We Unleash the Merciless Storm, the sequel to last year’s We Unleash the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia. Happiness, love, fear, dread, anger and hope — expect to feel every emotion  in…

YES NO MAYBE SO Authors Becky Albertalli & Aisha Saeed on canvassing, political activism, and their love letter to Atlanta

It is a new year, a new decade – and it’s election year. With many calling this election the most important race in years, it is no surprise that we are seeing an increase of discussions of political activism in…

Book Review: How to Build a Heart by Maria Padian

How to Build a Heart, author Maria Padian’s follow-up to Wrecked, explores the life of Izzy Crawford, a teen who seems to have it all—until the carefully separated sides of her life begin to overlap, forcing her to confront not…

Book Review: Infinity Son by Adam Silvera

Steeped in magic and action, Infinity Son by Adam Silvera, is the first book in a series and the author’s first foray into full fledged fantasy. It’s fast paced and full of twists for the reader to enjoy. Told through…

Book Review: Loveboat, Taipei by Abigail Hing Wen

Loveboat, Taipei is a charming coming of age debut YA novel by Abigail Hing Wen about learning to forge your own path regardless of parental expectations. All her life, Ever Wong has done everything her parents have asked for. She’s a top…