Posts by Becky Ferreira

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Becky Ferreira is a writer, comedian, and raptor based in New York. Follow her @beckyferreira if you like dinosaurs and spaceships.

The 8 Best Siblings in Fiction

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The 8 Best Siblings in Fiction

Whether you love them or want to throw them out the window, there’s no denying siblings are a nonstop story parade. In multi-child families, siblings...

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The 5 Worst Book Quotes to Tattoo on Your Body

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The 5 Worst Book Quotes to Tattoo on Your Body

All bookworms know the feeling of coming across one of those special passages that give you a whole new perspective on life. It’s no wonder so many...

6 of Our Favorite Redheads in Literature

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6 of Our Favorite Redheads in Literature

Only four percent of the global population rocks naturally red hair, but their representation in literature is way higher. After all, endowing a character...

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The 6 Most Memorable Robots in Literature

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The 6 Most Memorable Robots in Literature

The Singularity is Near! Indeed, some computer scientists expect artificial intelligence to surpass human intelligence within our lifetimes. Revolutions in...

The Top 6 Best Dragons in Literature

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The Top 6 Best Dragons in Literature

Dragons have been a storytelling staple for ages, and it’s easy to see why we keep coming back to them. Regal yet terrifying, these mystical...

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The 7 Coolest Fictional Fairies

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The 7 Coolest Fictional Fairies

Literary trends come and go, but fairytales are always in style. Some stories cast fairies as spirits of the dead, others as fallen deities, still others...

The 7 Best Books Set in Los Angeles

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The 7 Best Books Set in Los Angeles

With its perma-summer, its dramatic scenery, and its status as the capital of the entertainment industry, L.A. is the quintessential Californian dream...

The 10 Best Absurdist Books

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The 10 Best Absurdist Books

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The 7 Best Fictional Depictions of Female Friendship

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The 7 Best Fictional Depictions of Female Friendship

We recently celebrated the return of the BBC’s Sherlock with a list of the best literary bromances. But why should dudes have all the fun? Tight-knit...

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The 6 Most Memorable Bullies in Literature

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The 6 Most Memorable Bullies in Literature

Bullies have been throwing their weight around since the dawn of time, and they can be found in every part of the animal kingdom. Though they’re a...

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The 6 Most Momentous Weddings in Fiction

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The 6 Most Momentous Weddings in Fiction

You may have noticed pictures of rings posted all over social media during the past few months—perhaps you’re even among the newly minted...

The 10 Best Books for Fans of The Twilight Zone

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The 10 Best Books for Fans of The Twilight Zone

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