Micaela Pryor//Blog Writer Shirley Jackson’s final novel We Have Always Lived in the Castle is an underrated classic, a gothic tale of murder, money, and persecution. Her clear, biting style is unforgettable, turning a mansion otherworldly and a family…
My Favorite Author: Stephen King
Sarah Vincent//Blog Writer Spoiler Alert: Many Stephen King novels are discussed in this article. There are details in here that explain the ending of some, along with major plot points. If you’ve ever read a book or seen…
The Hidden Gem of Twin Peaks
Kyle Labe//Blog Writer The question of “Who killed Laura Palmer?” may have been answered decades ago, but the image of the high school homecoming queen, dead and wrapped in plastic, still haunts pop culture to this day. Twin Peaks,…
Does Reading Make Us Nostalgic for a Simpler Time?
Angie Haas//Blog Writer Have you ever picked up a book and, as soon as you started to read it, you felt like a child again? Suddenly, your imagination and dreams are limitless within the confines of the pages. This…
Review of Hillary Clinton’s What Happened
Kyle Labe//Blog Writer I hesitate to label Hillary Clinton’s What Happened as a political memoir. It’s much more than that. It is part feminist manifesto, part contemplation on loss and moving on, part behind-the-scenes campaign documentary, and even sometimes a…
War History: As Told By Graphic Novels
Sarah Vincent//Blog Writer Artists find millions of devices to filter their art through. For some it is poetry or photography. And, for one very particular group, graphic novels are a way to tell their own story, with some amazing tales…