Written by: Jenna Ulizio Reading has always been an escape for me. In middle school, when reading bloomed into one of my most favorite things, it was fantasy that had me holed up for hours, marveling over how someone could draw me so completely from reality. I study English and History; I read a lot of…
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The Beautiful Contradiction of Adaptation
Poetry panelist and Interviews editor Kelley Gifford gives us some wonderful insight on book-to-film adaptations!
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Three Reasons to Visit the Book Barn
Translations editor Mariana Batchvarova shares her favorite, not-so-hidden spot to find her new favorite read!
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Why Don’t Boys Read?
To read or not to read? That’s the question. Catherine Casey explores the gendered divide that seems to define those who gravitate one way or another…
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But First, Let Me Take A Shelfie: Bookshelf Organization
This is your sign to rearrange your bookshelf for catharsis. Eileen Sholomicky gives us a tour of her methodical book displays and suggests a few additional methods…
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POV: You’re the Last Person in the World to Read Harry Potter
By Jennie Fetzer Picture this, it’s the early 2000s, and if you’re a millennial or *cusp* Gen-Zer, you’re probably about to get off the bus from school, drink a Capri-Sun juice pouch, and read the Harry Potter series for the third (no, fourth) time through. A strange reality hit me…
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Art Prevails in Quarantine, Even in the Smallest Acts
By Brenna Sarantides The day that UConn closed campus and moved to online classes, I told myself I would have a lot to show for all my free time. I’d read a few books a week. I’d finally start writing the novel I’ve been story-boarding. I’d finish a large canvas…
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6 Books to Get You Through Your Quarter Life Crisis
By Brenna Sarantides We all can agree that times are weird right now. In the midst of quarantining, existential dread is abundant. For those in their 20s, panic was already on the horizon. These conditions have merely exasperated the effects. On the brink of adulthood, many people find themselves questioning…
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What Quarantine Book You Should be Reading Based on Your Star Sign
By Jennie Fetzer It’s Monday, March 23, 2020, and the CDC has officially closed all non-essential businesses in the state of Connecticut. It has also been advised that we practice social distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19, better known as “Corona”. For many, this means hunkering down in our…
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