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Female Gothic Writers

A little snapshot of women writers whose works fall into the Gothic genre.

Worth Watching? Review of Netflix's Adaptation of The Midnight Club

I will admit that I am a big fan of Mike Flanagan’s shows based on other gothic stories, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson...

Halloween Reading Recommendations (Based on level of scariness)

What to do for spooky season? Pick up a scary novel! Choose your level of fear using this list as a guide.

Back to School: Dark Academia 101

Curious about dark academia? Here is an overview of what you need to know.

3 Tips for Reading Early English Novels

Early English novels may seem like a slog, but they don't have to be! Here are some tips and tricks to make the experience enjoyable.

Part Two: Helpful Tips to Make Time to Read as a Parent

1. Figure out how to maximize the relaxation feeling of reading by homing in on your preferred mode. Is that on your phone, an e-reader,...

Part One: Making Time to Read as a Parent

I often hear from people, in conversations and in DMs, about how difficult it can be to get back into (and maintain) reading once having...

Review of Persuasion on Netflix

Everyone is talking about the new Netflix adaptation of Jane Austen's novel Persuasion. Is it worth watching? Read this post.

Summer Travel: Book + Cocktail Recommendations

We’re so often told that a reader can experience new places between the pages of a good book. But what about combining the pleasure of...

Why Austenites are Taking Issue with the New Adaptation of Persuasion while Bridgerton Gets a Pass