Trope Tuesday: Enemies to Lovers
by Monica Rivera Sosa What is it about a knife-to-the-throat scene that drives us readers crazy? Psychologists will say it’s due to some unresolved trauma or unhealthy coping mechanism but…
“Good” World-building from a Consumer’s Perspective
by Monica Rivera Sosa As someone who mainly reads fantasy, it’s become increasingly apparent that world-building is more important than we give it credit for. We must ask ourselves why…
“To Let You Love Me” by Anonymous Author
Congratulations to our winner of the February 2023 Writing Challenge, Anonymous Author with her piece, “To Let You Love Me.” The prompt was to use the words block, satisfaction, and favor in a romance piece.
Female Alumni Author Spotlight: Taylor Jenkins Reid
It took me about three years of being a student at Emerson College before I learned that one of our illustrious alumni is none other than Taylor Jenkins Reid, lauded for her command of the adult literary sphere.
Why Are E-Books So Expensive?
By Ana Sophia Garcia Cubas Assemat Allow me to paint what may be a familiar picture: You get a book recommendation. Maybe from your mom, a friend, or Tiktok, but…
Is BookTok Worth the Hype?
By Meg Rady How reliable is Booktok? Today, the social media subculture has taken the reading community by storm. By dictating the latest trends and taking over sections at bookstores,…