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Fully Booked | I’m In a Reading Slump

By Evin Verbrugge, Staff Writer • September 18, 2024

In this edition of Fully Booked, staff writer Evin Verbrugge discusses being in a reading slump and shares tips for enjoying reading again.

Mimesis | Consumption Challenges are Gross

By Chloe Woodruff, Staff Writer • April 12, 2024

Mimesis is a biweekly blog that analyzes literary and media texts through a philosophical and narrative lens.

Fully Booked | Sometimes I hate reading

By Evin Verburgge, Staff Writer • February 29, 2024

In this edition of Fully Booked, staff writer Evin Verbrugge discusses times when she dislikes readings and what she does to fix that.

Shamelessly Compiled | The Art of Rereading Books

By Belle O'Hara, Staff Writer • February 28, 2024

In this edition of Shamelessly Compiled, staff writer Belle O’Hara reflects on her original disdain for rereading books to then learning to love and appreciate the act.

Opinion | Let’s end book discrimination

By Danae Poteat, Staff Columnist • January 23, 2024

What I have seen firsthand is people judging the dialogue, plot or characters of a book and when they come upon someone who loved the book, they degrade this person just because they enjoyed it.

Opinion | I read 71 books last year … here are the best 5

By Anna Fischer, Senior Staff Columnist • January 19, 2024

I like reading. A lot. And each year, I publish a curated list of the best books that I read, and why I think you should read them.

Opinion | Scientifically speaking, go read a book

By Lynnette Tibbott, Senior Staff Columnist • March 12, 2023

It may sound traditional, but you should put down your phone and pick up a book. Even if you don’t want to or if it’s hard to fit into your schedule, reading is perhaps the most simple way you can prioritize your health.

Opinion | I read 70 books last year… here are the best five

By Anna Fischer, Senior Staff Columnist • January 8, 2023

The new year is a time of goal-setting, change-making and resolution-attempting for many. For me, this time of year ushers around my annual reflection on all the reading I’ve done so that I can write recommendations for lovely readers like you.

Opinion | BookTok is a mistake

By Sofia Uriagereka-Herburger, Staff Columnist • November 13, 2022

The commodification of activities as identities on TikTok will deteriorate the quality of books.

Opinion | Confessions of a book snob

By Anna Fischer, Senior Staff Columnist • September 7, 2022

Sometimes the things one loves can turn you into someone ugly, but there are ways to change.