The course Global Literature: Modern Writings from Women of the Non-Western World was one of the most important college classes I’ve ever taken as a …
The Diabolic: What Does It Really Mean to Be Human?
Nemesis was made for two things: to protect her master and to kill her foes. Released on December 1, 2016, S. J. Kincaid’s newest novel, The …
Books to Give Vintage Lovers This Christmas
Word around Germ is that I’m the “Oldies Expert,” or at least, that’s what my editor once told me. I do enjoy reading (especially about …
Spontaneous: An Irreverent, Humorous Look at Teen Life
Since when do kids spontaneously combust in the middle of a pre-calculus class? In Aaron Starmer’s latest teen novel, Spontaneous, the rebellious and completely hilarious …
Review: Good Oil by Laura Buzo
If you’re anything like me, you’re staring at the title above thinking, What an odd name. That was certainly my first thought when I picked …
Women Writers Series: A Few Authors of Venezuela
The course Global Literature: Modern Writings from Women of the Non-Western World was one of the most important college classes I’ve ever taken as a …
Celebrating the Holding Up the Universe Launch Party
“This is what I know about loss. It doesn’t get better. You just get somewhat used to it.” — Jennifer Niven, Holding Up the Universe On …
Review: Starr Fall by Kim Briggs
*NOTE: I was sent Starr Fall in return for an honest review and that is what I have written. All opinions are my own and are completely …
With Maggie Thrash’s ‘We Know It Was You,’ Don’t Trust Anyone
The football game was like any other: cheerleaders, adoring fans, and, of course, the famous wildcat mascot. But when Brittany, the mascot, commits suicide by …