Hello, fellow Germs, and welcome to another edition of Belle Lettres. It’s November, which means that Thanksgiving is once again upon us. I hope you …
5 YA Books Every Teen Needs to Read in High School
There are so many books to read in the YA genre, but which ones have the most impact for high school students and for those who …
Review: Here Be Dragons by Sarah Mussi
“But I hanker for stranger wilder things: the big wide world with all its adventures.” — Sarah Mussi, Here be Dragons. Sometimes what you really need …
Strong Female Protagonist: A Webcomic to Prepare You for Marvel’s Jessica Jones
I don’t know about you, but I, for one, have been eagerly awaiting the upcoming Jessica Jones series, which premieres on Netflix today, November 20th. I’m a …
Frankenstein: Prose vs. Graphic Novel
Recently I have heard some advice for people who want to read classic literature but have trouble truly focusing on the story. I was told that …
Tales of Terror: A Peek at Slasher Girls and Monster Boys
While Halloween may be over, there’s no reason the feeling of spookiness that comes with Fall shouldn’t stick around. There’s just something about this time …
Pop Culture and Its Witches
The perception of witches and witchcraft has changed immensely over time, becoming more glamorized in popular culture — yet it wasn’t always this way. When …
Belle Lettres: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Happy October, my fellow Germs! I hope your month is going well and is filled with spooks and treats (but mostly treats). October’s “Belle Lettres” …
Review: The Serpent King By Jeff Zentner
The Serpent King tells the story of a boy named Dill who lives his life in the shadow of his father’s poor decision, which landed …