I’ve read 27 books so far this year, and almost all of them have been audiobooks. You may be thinking, “Mady, that’s a ridiculous number of books, and is that even reading?” Yes, it’s actually...

Often, I begin reading a fantasy novel but end up leaving it unfinished because it’s too similar to something I’ve already read. I’m not alone; according to developmental editor and book coach Savannah...

I love reading. It’s one of my favorite ways to pass the time when I need something to do or even to unwind after a long day. Specifically, fantasy books provide a nice escape from the real world to...

With the first few lines of her book, Suzanne Clark jolts readers into a bizarre, beautiful setting.  She writes, “The Ninth Vestibule is remarkable for the three great Staircases it contains. Its...

Editor's Note: This column includes spoilers for Just Friends by Haley Pham, People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry and Just for the Summer and Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez.  Book YouTuber...

Generally, I’m a proponent of the expression, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” In traditional publishing, concepts for book covers don’t originate from the author; instead, publishers generally...

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen follows Elinor Dashwood, who is all rational sense. Marianne Dashwood is all emotional sensibility. The two sisters couldn’t be more different, especially when it...

In the thick of a social media era, the human desire to conform to the newest trends promotes actions that can be both harmful and beneficial. Many social media sensations and viral trends online have...

I would like to preface this column by stating that I love audiobooks. I listen to them while driving, folding laundry, or when I try to romanticize my daily walks. They make literature more accessible...

For many generations, reading has been defined by people holding books, eyes scanning lines of text and flipping through pages. However, technology continues to reshape the way we consume information,...