On Monday, December 8th, the United States Supreme Court decided not to hear an appeal regarding a free speech case brought before the court by a group of Texas residents. The case concerned a decision made by Texas courts that allows local officials to remove 17 books from the public libraries in Texas. The books […]
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Dog-Earing Pages Is Actually a Love Letter to Books
There are a lot of people out there who act like dog-earing pages is a crime. They insist it’s somehow disrespectful to the store and ruins the pages with the creases. Here’s a hot take: I completely disagree with this idea. I don’t think dog-earing pages is destructive at all. I think it makes a […]
The Struggle of Deciding Between E-Books and Physical Books
The choice between reading an e-book and a physical book can feel a bit dramatic sometimes. While e-books offer convenience due to the ability to store them in your house and travel with them, physical books provide more sensory experiences that e-books can’t. This makes every reading session a tough decision between the two. The […]
The Secret Struggle of Finding Time to Read
Bookworms, let’s be honest here: finding time to read is a lot harder than it sounds. I love to read and would do so in a heartbeat if given the chance, but unfortunately, life tends to get in the way of that. There are always other things going on that need prioritizing like work, school, chores, family […]
Naruto’s Greatest Weapon Was Empathy
When people talk about “Naruto,” it’s typically about the fight scenes or the jutsus. There’s so many different arcs they like, especially the war arc and the training ones. Then, of course, there’s Naruto’s Rasengan or the infamous Nine-Tails. However, the further you get in the story, the more you realize the true power behind […]
Is Dumbledore Actually a Good Guy?
Dumbledore is a character that’s honestly complicated to understand. When he’s first introduced, readers would really think he’s this wise old guy who’s being nice, looking out for Harry and guiding him through this new world of magic and wizardry. Considering all that Harry’s faced back at home, this seems like a dream come true. […]
Bakugo Proves That Growth Doesn’t Have to Be Soft
Katsuki Bakugo, from the manga “My Hero Academia,” is a character that’s a total hothead, from start to finish. He’s very emotional, and he comes across as cold and unfriendly to everyone around him. The good news is Katsuki has a redemption arc in this series, and it’s not your typical, run-of-the-mill one either. When people […]
Why Do I Keep Picking Up Books That Emotionally Wreck Me?
I swear sometimes I tell myself I want something nice and light-hearted to read like a rom‑com. Then, of course, I pick the one where someone dies in chapter two, a family breaks apart or the heartbreak is slow but completely unavoidable (at least that’s what I tell myself instead of just putting the book […]
“Dork Diaries” Was the Start—I Just Didn’t Know It Was Leading Me to Manga
I was just a kid when I first picked up “Dork Diaries” at the library. The title had “Diary” in it, and that was all it took to get me completely invested. Admittedly, I also really enjoyed looking at the doodles on each page as I read the story. I thought it was way more […]
Violet Sorrengail Is Redefining What Strength Looks Like in Fantasy
In many fantasy stories, the strong female character is usually this tall and all mighty warrior. She can fight with a weapon like a sword or even a bow and arrow and win battles like it’s any other typical day (looking at you, Katniss Everdeen and Feyre Archeron). Violet Sorrengail from “Fourth Wing”, on the […]
The First Time I Got Obsessed With a Book Series, It Changed My Life
I’ve always loved books. But there’s a big difference between liking a book and fully spiraling into it. I’m talking deep in the fandom, writing theories no one asked for, lurking on forums, reading fanfiction at 1 a.m. because I need to know what happens if two background characters fall in love during an AU. For me, that started […]
What Would You Do If You Knew You’d Die Today? Silvera’s Novel Isn’t About Death—It’s About Permission to Live
Okay, I’ll be honest. I picked up “They Both Die at the End” because the title shocked me. Like, seriously? You’re just gonna tell me that up front? No mystery, no plot twist? Just boom: they die. I almost didn’t read it with that kind of spoiler, but I’m really glad I did. The story […]
