Across the U.S., books are being challenged and banned at an all-time high. But what exactly does this mean? A “challenge” is when someone attempts to remove or restrict the book based on their objections to its content. A “book ban” is the removal of that content. Censorship affects everyone, not just avid...
There is nothing quite better than a good book. Whether you are single or in a relationship, love stories can appeal to everyone. Here are a few romance book recommendations spanning multiple genres and tropes– just in time for the hyper-capitalistic, heart-shaped day holiday. 1. “The Do-Over” by Lynn...
“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens is a short novella first published on December 19, 1843. The first edition sold out by Christmas Eve. Dickens wrote “A Christmas Carol” during the Victorian era where social injustices were shown through the horrors of the poor and working class. These novels such as Oliver...
Broadway musical meets contemporary novel in, “Once More with Feeling” by Elissa Sussman. At one time, Katee Rose was America’s number-one pop star. She was caught in a whirlwind of sold-out concerts, adoring fans and constant media coverage. Everyone wanted to know everything about her and her boyfriend, Ryan...
Graphic by: Lily Huynh Whether it be charming independent bookstores or diverse local authors, Houston is home to both in abundance. The city’s literary landscape is vast and has something unique to offer to all sorts of readers. Let’s shine the spotlight on some of Houston’s lesser-known independent...
There is nothing quite like reading the perfect beach read during the summer. In “This Summer Will Be Different,” Carley Fortune delivers a stunning summer novel and makes readers fall in love with Prince Edward Island and a beautiful story. Lucy is a tourist on Prince Edward Island, where she meets Felix....
Historically, queer characters in the media have been drastically under-represented and demonized, especially bisexuality. When there is queer representation, bisexual characters are often depicted as hypersexual and non-monogamous individuals that cannot control their sexual desires. Author of the webcomic...
The highly anticipated “Iron Flame” by Rebecca Yarros, is a thrilling sequel to “The Fourth Wing” and should be on your never-ending book recommendations list. No one thought Violet Sorgiell would make it out alive of the first year at Basgiath War College. Now starting year two, Violet has to navigate the real...
If there is one thing better than listening to “The Tortured Poets Department,” it’s reading book recommendations based on it. On April 21, Taylor Swift graced us with the Tortured Poets era and the album’s aesthetics fit perfectly with literature. The books might not exactly match the song word-for-word but each of...
Whether it be buying your own copy of a book, checking it out from the library or downloading an e-book to your Kindle, there are so many ways to consume literature. Recently, many people are getting into listening to audiobooks. Long-time readers may have reservations about audiobooks. Some believe they could...
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