Julia is a professional nerd who can be spotted in the wild lounging with books in the park in Brooklyn, NY. She has a BA in International Studies from the University of Chicago and an MA in Media Studies from Pratt Institute. She loves fandom, theater, cheese, and Edith Piaf. Find her on Twitter @Juliaismagic.
January's comics include different genres and diverse art styles. Get ready or comics that range from realistic to fantastical, like Shubeik Lubeik (Pantheon Graphic Library) By Deena Mohamed.
From the history of glasses to queer culture in fashion, the best fashion history books give a nuanced take on our wardrobes, including Dressed in Dreams.
A ranking of New York City bookstores, including language-focused stores, comics stores, gift spots, and more.
In recent years, certain groups have demanded a more robust rating system for books, but there are many reasons this would be inequitable.
For seasonal reads that aren't horror, these cozy autumnal books like The Bakeshop at Pumpkin and Spice skip the gore and instead put the "happy" in "Happy Halloween!"
What will the world of books look like now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned?
From handwritten letters and zines to LiveJournal and then TikTok, bookish fandoms continue to reinvent themselves to stay relevant.
September brings exciting graphic novel and comics new releases in an array of genres and styles, including Kate Beaton's new graphic memoir, Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands.
How did the midnight release party for big name book releases get started, and is there still room for them in an age of instant downloads?
From Hugo to Baldwin, some of the greatest stories have originated in Paris cafés and restaurants. Find the best books set in Paris, including The Queen of the Night by Alexander Chee.