Listen kids: don’t go evil. I shouldn’t have to say it, but just in case, do not attempt any of the crimes contained in this article at home. Do not blackmail people. Do not try to kill them. Do not invade and devour planets. When you grow up, try to avoid murdering your own children. Do […]
Do you hear that sound? It’s the beguiling whisper of a romance novel calling your name, begging you to get cozy with it this Valentine’s Day week. It wants you to hold it. Read it. Enjoy it. It wants you to savor every word, laugh at every funny, sigh in pleasure at every—well, you get […]
The most wonderful time of the year has, in reality, more potential pitfalls than a White Elephant party hosted by the Grinch. How does a reader survive all the family squabbling, high-stress travel, and cabin fever? The same way we survive everything: by staying calm and putting our noses in a book. Here’s what to […]
Sometimes nasty characters get exactly what they deserve (here’s looking at you, Veruca Salt). And sometimes, they’re frustratingly under-punished (argh, Mr. and Mrs. Malfoy!). But sometimes, a character’s comeuppance outstrips their crimes, rocking our sense of fairness to its core. Here are a few characters I wish would’ve caught a break. To the fanfic forums, so that […]