I love a book with a strong aesthetic. Give me something that really commits to the dark academia, totally dives into a witchy fantasy vibe or fully immerses me in a narrative steeped in its historical...

I love books about fairytales. Give me anything whimsical, magical and everything in between. I especially love books that not only have a fairytale vibe or are inspired by one of the classics but take...

Fans of “The Hunger Games” rejoiced this past month at the long-awaited release of “Sunrise on the Reaping,” a prequel to author Suzanne Collins’ original trilogy. “Sunrise on the Reaping”...

I will always make time for what I consider the most underrated genre in all of fiction: children’s (or middle grade) literature. I firmly believe that we old people can enjoy a children’s book once...

After seeing and becoming obsessed with Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu” (2024) over winter break, I was deeply inspired to revisit some of my favorite novels all about, you guessed it, vampires! Although...

As the fall season begins to draw to a close, I feel the need to take one final reviewing endeavor in the ultimate fall genre, mystery. I have such a deep love for mystery novels, specifically, Agatha...

I love weird books. And flowery writing. And wintery vibes. And strange stories about a magic toyshop that make you question what is real and what is fake. Angela Carter’s “The Magic Toyshop”...

I’m an English and history major, so of course I love historical fiction! But my academic life choices also make me incredibly picky about the genre. If I’m reading historical fiction, I either really...

Even though I have stated this in practically all of my reviews this semester, I’ll reiterate: I love fall. I love fall books that drop me right into the wonderful world of autumn in both cozy and spooky...

Whenever somebody asks me the near-impossible question, “What’s your favorite book?” I always respond with one of two answers: “Jane Eyre,” or Daphne du Maurier’s 1938 novel “Rebecca,”...

With the start of fall just around the corner, all I want is a well-written, easy-to-read mystery novel that gives me all of the fall vibes that I need. If you’re like me and looking for something to...