The stories stayed with me long after I finished, and I still seek out certain essays or refer them to loved ones going through a hard time.
Read MoreThese books capture that magic that drew me to books in the first place, and I revisit them when I need to fall in love with the world again.
Read More“It’s a powerful and uplifting message, and kids adjusting to new homes will find a lot of themselves in Lan’s journey, and perhaps a bit of Lan’s courage in themselves.”
Read MoreI’ve always struggled with the idea of growing up, probably because I read too many fantasy adventures as a child and desperately wanted my own. When I inevitably grew older, I began reflecting on what the idea of “grown up” actually means.
Read MoreFiction can convey ideas that reports cannot — but it’s not a replacement for fact and history. Meanwhile, data is one form of storytelling but also not necessary to validate lived experiences and truths. Reading widely across genres is key.
Read MoreMay is Asian Heritage Month and what better way to celebrate in isolation than by enjoying books, shows, and movies by Asian creators?
Read MoreThis film was a beautiful, nuanced depiction of girlhood and womanhood that I had been craving for years.
Read MoreI am not aspiring to write. I have been writing stories since I was 7 years old.
Read MoreFrom novels to video games, fiction is indispensable to children and adults alike.
Read MoreMy favourite part of being an English major has been delving into wonderful texts that I never would've picked up on my own.
Read MoreFrom Greek myths to Moby Dick, here are our downtime picks.
Read MoreDepending on our mood, our stage in life, or our personal tastes, we may read to learn, to escape, to find comfort, or enjoyment, or adventure. Shouldn't it follow that there would be vastly different books to suit all of these needs, for all types of people?
Read MoreBooks to keep you busy over the break.
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