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Book Review: I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU
Kara A. Kennedy's novel, I Will Never Leave You, is a ghost story. It's also a story of real-world trauma. Does it coalesce? Read our review.

The Origin of Tropes: Zombie Lore
In this edition of The Origin of Tropes, we tear into the meat of zombie lore. Read on for our analysis of the undead and their place in media.

Book Review: UNBECOMING
Seema Yasmin's Unbecoming is a cautionary tale about what the US could soon become. Does it work? Read on for our review.

Book Review: A MAGIC FIERCE AND BRIGHT
Hemant Nayak's A Magic Fierce and Bright explores a future India, technomancy and familial bonds. But does it work? Read on for our review.

The Origin of Tropes: Star-Crossed Lovers
In this edition of The Origin of Tropes, we dive into the classic star-crossed lovers. Check out its history beyond Romeo and Juliet!

10 Classic LGBTQ+ Plays You Can Read
Yes, LGBTQ+ plays exist within the classic theater canon! Get your history on and enjoy 10 queer plays you can read right now.

13 Modern LGBTQ+ Plays You Can Read
It's not always easy to see theater live, but many plays scripts are available to read. Enjoy these 13 modern LGBTQ+ plays from home!

Book Review: HOMBRECITO
Thank you to Riverhead/NetGalley for a copy of Hombrecity in exchange for an honest review. Summary … Santiago Jose Sanchez ...

Book Review: TAKE ALL OF US
Leif's debut novel, Take All of Us, has a lot to say about disability ... and zombies. Read on for our review to see how it all comes together!

The Origin of Tropes: Fairy Lore
Get ready to explore where fairy lore began in this edition of The Origin of Tropes. We'll dive into ancient origins and modern tropes.

Queer Tested, Teacher Approved: 14 YA LGBTQ+ Books, Movies and TV Shows Bursting with Queer Joy
In this edition of Queer Tested, Teacher Approved, we share 14 YA LGBTQ+ books, movies and TV shows that are bursting with queer joy!

Grading Degrassi: All Season 2 Episodes of DEGRASSI HIGH, Ranked
Hiya, fellow Degrassians! Welcome to Grading Degrassi, the column dedicated to ranking every episode of every season of every series of the Degrassi franchise ...

The Origin of Tropes: Love at First Sight
From Sappho to How I Met Your Mother, discover how "love at first sight" has evolved in this edition of The Origin of Tropes!

Book Review: FINALLY FITZ
Finally Fitz is Marisa Kanter's latest YA novel. Does this book about a fashionista caught in a love triangle hit the spot? Read our review to find out!

Book Review: WHILE WE WERE BURNING
Sara Koffi's debut novel, While We Were Burning, centers on two complex, often unlikeable, women. Is it a good read? Check out our review!