What is it about our deep need to ride a possessed roller coaster that whips us from fear to relief and then back to fear faster than we can scream, “Ghost!” ? I would argue that we need those feelings now more than ever. Have you seen what’s going on out there? Sometimes reading something […]
Gather ‘round the Cauldron, because Halloween is almost here! From costume inspiration and hosting tips to party-appropriate chit-chat, we’ve got your bookish Hocus Pocus survival guide right here. Playing Dress Up on a Dime The most intimidating thing about Halloween is by far the costumes. Some people go ALL OUT! But when inspiration fails, you […]
When we previously considered the role of narrative voice in fiction, we left out one of the biggies—one in which, if you think about it, there is technically no narrator at all. The epistolary novel, traditionally made up of collections of letters or diary entires, pieces together a narrative through disparate documents, finding a story […]
From Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” to The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat, you’ve got a range of Halloween reads to choose from today—containing more than a few unforgettable lines. Think you’re well versed in the spooky stuff? Take this Halloween I.Q. Test to see how many excerpts from iconic candy corn–flavored releases […]
When I graduated from Literary Analysis Academy, the dean stopped the graduation ceremony and shook my hand. “You are so smart,” he said, “that we’ve decided you’re the only one who gets to graduate this year.” He said that right in front of my academic rival, who was always really mean, but also good at […]
