When it comes to books, I am no stranger to the dystopian and psychological thriller genre. Once I graduated from high school, I was reading all the dystopian novels that I could get my hands on. I also got into thrillers, and I can’t get enough of them. Here’s a list of my favorite thrillers, […]
Tag: Books
Isekai Are Getting Stale, Why Won’t The Industry Evolve?
The isekai genre, better known as portal fantasy in the West, has been a dominant force in the Anime and Manga industry for over a decade. In 2024 to 2025, isekai made approximately 15% of all new TV anime productions. However, outside manga, light novels are where isekai call home, making up roughly 76% of […]
Top 5 Books for April 2026 – Drama
Despite what anyone says, it doesn’t hurt to read a book filled with drama every once in a while— or more than once in a while. Dramas engage you by keeping you guessing at what’s to come next, and there’s nothing better than finding yourself being trapped in suspense over a good book. As we […]
The Last Great American Classic
When we think of classic American literature, our brains often go back in time and explore the libraries of literature wonderful authors have produced. Many of these classics we know and love, such as The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald or Moby Dick by Herman Melville were produced over a hundred years ago, but […]
Why the Fifty Shades Of Grey Books Should Not Be Romanticized
When I first read Fifty Shades of Grey, I was not really into it, but I wanted to see what the hype was and sadly, I was not happy. I mean, you take a plain-looking girl and a rich guy and put them together, that sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. Throughout the book, […]
Let’s Hear It From the Famous
Celebrities spend their entire careers consumed by the media. Every step they take, every decision they make, there is a camera waiting to record the moment and paparazzi ready to share their perspective of the story. Individuals crave the spotlight–the glamour and glory that comes with wearing the celebrity title keeps bags packed for auditions […]
Intertwining FanFiction With The Book Industry Was A Mistake
Fanfiction has been one of the biggest cornerstones in fandom spaces. Popularized in the modern age thanks to Star Trek fan communities, sharing stories about people’s favorite characters has carried on. The rise of the internet only popularized the topic once dedicated websites were created to host various fanworks. That said, fanfiction stayed relatively away […]
What Is Stopping The Success Of Webnovels In The West?
Books have had a steady space within the internet ever since its inception. In recent years, the rise of Booktok has only exploded the Book industry and increased interest in reading in countries like the United States, which is currently under a literacy crisis amongst its younger generations. With how popular the online book space […]
Colleen Hoover’s Takeover
For many readers, especially those who enjoy romance, Colleen Hoover has become a household name. With her first book published, Slammed, becoming a bestseller in 2012 allowing her to have a publishing deal and turn her life as an author into a full-time career. As of May 2025, Hoover has published 25 books, with 15 […]
Listening to Audiobooks is a Valid Form of Reading
Some would argue that listening to audiobooks does not count as reading. As literacy rates decrease at an alarming rate in this country, there seems to be a growing sense of pride in being able to say that they “physically read” that book, especially to those who consider themselves to be academic or well-read. However, […]
Should Movie Adaptations Follow the Book More Directly?
Turning fan favorite books into a big screen adaptation is not a new idea, as we have seen for decades movies based on an author’s work. Some of these films portray the story beautifully, such as To Kill a Mockingbird or Gone With The Wind, keeping the elements alive through production. However, fans argue that […]
Do Book Bans Protect Children or Only Silence Ideas?
The banning of books has always been a controversial topic in the United States. The country was founded on principles of freedom, the freedom to say what you wish and to express yourself how you see fit, so long as it does not infringe on the rights of others. To have books banned in such […]
