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SPOILER WARNING: Major spoilers ahead for Frankenstein by Mary Shelley In her groundbreaking novel, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, Mary Shelley does away with almost all of her characters: Justine Moritz, William Frankenstein, Henry Clerval, Elizabeth Lavenza, Alphonse Frankenstein, Victor Frankenstein, and, presumably, the creature itself; Shelley certainly stacks the body count high. Only Robert

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This post was originally published in our mystery/thriller newsletter, Unusual Suspects. Sign up for it here to get mystery news, reviews, deals, and more! Hello mystery fans! I have three mystery books perfect for escape-reading, depending on your mood: cozy, historical, and a fun thriller. Also, for fellow horror/Gothic/suspense fans, I just finished the audiobook for Mexican

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It’s hard to imagine doing anything outside when much of the US is suffering through a Polar Vortex, but those times will be upon us soon enough. And just in time, AudioFile Magazine is bringing free audiobooks for teens. Starting April 29th, AudioFile is launching its twelfth summer of SYNC, a free summer audiobook program

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I’m a huge romance reader. I will read pretty much anything as long as it has some form of romance in it. Hence, this compilation of the 50 best love story books – the sweetest, the most epic, the most emotional – I’ve encountered in my travels. While I do also read a lot of

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Whether you’re a huge fan of all things horror or are ready to dip your toes into the world of horror, the Summer Scares list is an excellent way to experience the incredible depths of these books. This year’s slate of 2021 Summer Scares winners is especially exciting, as it was open to international authors

Following the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, more than 300 historians and constitutional scholars signed an open letter calling for the impeachment and removal of President Trump. These scholars agree that by refusing to accept the results of the election and by encouraging his supporters to march to the Capitol that day, Trump

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Parents at Horizon Elementary School in Murray, Utah, were upset last month when a teacher read the book Call Me Max to her third-grade class. The book, written by transgender author Kyle Lukoff, is about a transgender boy who teaches his classmates and teacher about his identity. The book was brought to class by a

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When I was growing up, I was the only kid in my class who knew what Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, was. In fact, when the holiday came around during my fifth-grade year, my teacher asked me to teach the class about Chinese New Year traditions! I told them all about

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This post was originally published in our mystery/thriller newsletter, Unusual Suspects. Sign up for it here to get mystery news, reviews, deals, and more! Hello mystery fans! First, if you’ve been waiting for the release of Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden, it’s finally here! (Review) For this week I have for you one of my favorite

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In December I told you about the 2021 PEN America Literary Awards Longlist. As promised, they have now released their finalists. The virtual Literary Awards Ceremony will be held on April 8, 2021. This $75,000 award is given to “a book-length work of any genre for its originality, merit, and impact, which has broken new

In a coronavirus world, many families are worried about their children falling behind academically. School availability has varied widely across the country and many families are choosing to or having to take a much larger role in their children’s education. At the foundation of it all is literacy. Promoting literacy at home can have a

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Recently I was at an Emergency Room (luckily nothing too serious) and got to talking with the doctors. One mentioned how he had seen some really interesting stuff during his work at home in South Africa. Not being medically trained, I am glad he didn’t offer descriptions of the “really interesting stuff” he was thinking

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Until recently, I’d never thought about books about mindfulness for kids. However, I’m sure you will agree with me that this is an emotionally volatile time. In one day, sometimes I run the spectrum of what I used to feel in a week/a month/three months/a year. Kids are definitely feeling an influx of stress too,

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I love short audiobooks! Six hours feels just right. It’s long enough to build an entire experience, yet short enough to hold attention, especially during reading slumps. But reading slump or not, short audiobooks can serve as great breaks from work or long reads. Some would be perfect for long drives alone or with someone

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