Photo courtesy of Pixabay, Flickr. Some of the best books are the ones that give you a window into something previously unfamiliar to you. One of the best examples of this is Sara Novic’s “True Biz.” “True Biz” takes place at a Deaf residential school called River Valley School for […]
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New fantasy novel draws readers into unfolding trilogy
Photo courtesy of Tara Sim. Fantasy author Tara Sim has just released her latest novel “The City of Dusk,” perfect for readers interested in magic and things hiding in the dark. “The City of Dusk” follows four heirs from different realms, each realm worshiping a god who blesses them with […]
Senioritis inspires students to relax in their final semester
Photo courtesy of cottonbro, Pexels. As the 2022 Commencement Ceremony grows nearer, its effects on graduating seniors is becoming more apparent. It seems that “senioritis” is sweeping through the Class of 2022 at an alarming rate. Senioritis is defined by Oxford Languages as “a supposed affliction of students in their final […]
Queer romance novels explore every kind of love
Photo courtesy of Ashley Herring Blake, Ashley Herring Blake Press Kit. When you picture a romance novel, you probably picture a small mass market paperback with a shirtless Fabio on the cover. While those books and similar ones like it can still be found in the genre, there has been a […]
For better or worse, mask mandates are being lifted
Photo courtesy of Karolina Grabowska, Pexels. New York and New Jersey were ravaged by coronavirus and were among the states that set more stringent restrictions regarding masks and social distancing. They haven’t wavered in their strict policies during the course of the pandemic, until now. COVID-19 appears to be going in […]
NYT’s Wordle purchase highlights struggle of keeping entertainment free
Photo courtesy of Celine Panis-Pardo. There has been a six-letter word in everyone's mouths recently and that is “Wordle.” This is a web-based word game akin to ‘Hangman,’ and it has been the subject of public craze for the past few weeks. The game was created by a software engineer in […]
Ramapo in-person classes return with cautious optimism
Photo courtesy of Harlen Cruz. The hesitancy of last semester is changing to confidence, largely because of Ramapo’s decision to require the COVID-19 vaccine at the beginning of the academic year. Ramapo requires the vaccine for all students, faculty and staff who will be on campus in any capacity, reassuring […]
Poet Amanda Gorman’s debut book full of life and passion
Photo courtesy of Peter Stevens, Flickr. Over the past few years, the world has changed from the familiar to the unrecognizable at a breakneck speed. Almost like blinking, surroundings twisted and became daunting and unfamiliar. Once a semblance of order began to return to the world, the psychological trauma we had […]
Our Violent Ends release party a welcome return to in-person book launches
Photo courtesy of Marissa Krasny. After nearly two years of virtual events, the literary world is stepping out of cyberspace and back into the streets. Having been put through a tailspin due to the coronavirus pandemic delaying and shifting book releases, publicity events had to totally reorganize the way they […]
How diverse books have been paving modern mainstream recognition
Photo courtesy of Roffey Park Institute. Literature and the art of reading have been around for so many years that time has personally allowed it to be one of the most diverse areas of entertainment. Unfortunately, that does not mean prejudice is absent in the industry. For many years, it […]