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Fall reading recommendations

I have compiled a list of stories that are terrifying, thought-provoking, and above all else — bizarre.
Person browsing a bookcase, photo by Karley Sider.

Top five books to curl up and get cosy with this fall

Picking up a good book can offer a nice reprieve from studying It’s that time of year again — the dreaded midterm season. And with it, the high blood pressure…
Graphic by Sie Douglas-Fish.

Seven books you can still read before the end of summer

Summer may be almost over, but there’s still time to pick up a great book before the back-to-school grind starts again. Whether you’re looking for something light to pack in…
Graphic by Sie Douglas-Fish.

Five books to read for Black History Month and beyond

While Black History Month is nearly over, it’s important to read books by Black authors every month of the year. Here are a few books I’ve recently read that were…
Graphic by Sie Douglas-Fish.

Ten books to read about the diverse world of sex-positivity

Sex-positivity is the mindset that sex should be healthy and pleasurable for everyone. It gives people the space to empower and explore their sexuality with curiosity, not judgment or shame.…

How to get through sports withdrawal amid COVID-19

With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe, halting virtually every sports league or event in the world, here are some movie and book recommendations to help you get through sports…

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