Content Warning: This post contains foul language, as well as discussion of online harassment, depression, and suicide. I’m currently about a third of the way through The Name of the Wind, the first book in Patrick Rothfuss’s Kingkiller Chronicle trilogy. It’s one of my partner’s favorites, and I’ve got plenty of time right now to
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There are nowhere near enough books with pansexual main characters. Pansexual individuals are capable of experiencing sexual attraction to people of any gender, and they are a vital part of the queer community. Pansexual people deserve to see themselves represented much more often than they historically have been. Without representation, it can be much harder
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The 1980s and ’90s kids books series with the most longevity, The Baby-Sitters Club, is a great example of the form. These long-running series were painfully earnest and well-meaning, introducing kids to concepts like divorce, bullying, and disability. Also, duh, they totally promoted happier concepts too, like friendship, achieving your goals, and saving the earth
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For nearly a hundred years, our pop culture has been saturated with figures from comic books, superheroes and otherwise. The traditional comic book industry alone brings in over a billion dollars a year, and that’s not even touching on the billions upon billions in profit made from superhero movies, shows, video games, and merchandise. It’s
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In my time as a teenager, stage manager, and now librarian I’ve seen various plays and musicals that dominated the minds and shelves of young adults. Often sharing fandom space with kids who were already passionate readers, these theatrical works have become known not just as performances, but have also had their cast recordings downloaded,
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Data visualization communicates the relationships of data through graphs, charts, and other visual mediums. It’s the difference between hundreds of rows on a spreadsheet and a concise graph with a key and color coating. Being an ever-increasing driving force behind business decisions, it’s important that data is accessible and understandable to people who might not
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This whole year has been a…mess. So you might not be in the mood for big, thick books. Most of us are currently on a reading slump and cannot, for the lives of us, can get into books. Reading novellas and short romance novels, and rereading our favorite books, is always a good idea in
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If you spend any amount of time on Twitter, you’ve probably encountered videoclips of synchronized performers dancing to K-pop. Or maybe you’ve spotted a preview of a Korean drama on Netflix. But what about novels, you ask? You want to read stories about Korean characters, that feature Korean culture, or draw upon Korean folklore and
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I’ve had a lot of time to think lately. Like many of you, I’m not a huge fan of too much mental downtime, and as this whole COVID-19 thing has stretched into its fourth month, I’ve felt an increasing need to fill some of the empty spots between my ears. I’ve done so, at least in
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Apps that read text from a screen, be it phone, tablet, or computer, have many uses in both the work and reading worlds. Whether you simply prefer when you hear something versus reading it, or you are looking for specific apps to help support different styles of learning, apps that read to you can make
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In anxious and worrisome times like these, it’s crucial to care for yourself. But with everyday bring fresh chaos, how can you soothe your soul? Each of these 20 self-care books takes a different approach to guiding you towards a self-care practice. Ranging from health self-care books to psychology self-care books and, of course, happiness
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I’ve made it a bit of a book mission to proselytize the works of Silvia Moreno-Garcia. It’s not an overly difficult mission if the potential converts enjoy any kind of speculative fiction. Moreno-Garcia’s novels cross in and out of genres, marking each with the author’s signature touch: her headstrong heroines. You’ve undoubtedly heard of the
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In the UK, as elsewhere, publishing in general and book release dates in particular have been in flux these last few months. But things may have settled down a little now – at least as far as the pandemic is concerned – and here are some books heading across the pond in July. The Hungover
Rhythmic read-aloud books for toddlers guarantee hours of enjoyment for long summer days! Parents of toddlers know that rhythmic read-alouds are key for engagement and interactive play. As an early childhood educator, I keep many music and movement books available so my little ones can move and groove! Summer’s hot days are approaching, which will
Over the winter my partner introduced me to Stardew Valley, and it has been one of the few relaxing activities in my life this year. With quarantine disrupting stable routines, it has been soothing to replicate the feeling of a routine by caring for my virtual farm. I’ve been on the lookout for books like
As we continue to stay at home as much as possible, perhaps your book club has decided to meet virtually for the foreseeable future. While it’s nice to continue to talk about your latest read over video chat, email, or text, chances are you still miss your reading circle. And if your love language is
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With a lurid magenta cover and a private detective who is larger-than-life, AJ Devlin’s Rolling Thunder is the right kind of contemporary pulp crime novel to read if you want to get your mind off COVID-19, Donald Trump, Brexit and all the other nonsense going on in today’s world. It’s the second ‘Hammerhead’ Jed book