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‘Rule of Wolves’ Intensifies the Magic of the Grishaverse

‘Rule of Wolves’ Intensifies the Magic of the Grishaverse

By Alison Wilkinson April 29, 2021

★★★★☆  Leigh Bardugo grapples with the intersection of a magical society and the development of industrial technology in the thrilling conclusion to her “Grishaverse” series, “Rule...

‘Ready Player Two’ Delivers on Nostalgia at the Expense of Action

‘Ready Player Two’ Delivers on Nostalgia at the Expense of Action

By Mason Leath January 27, 2021

★★★☆☆ In the highly anticipated sequel to the 2011 fan favorite “Ready Player One,” Ernest Cline’s “Ready Player Two” follows up with more of the same ’80s nostalgia and sci-fi...

Zadie Smith’s “White Teeth” Remains Relevant, Innovative Two Decades After Publication

Zadie Smith’s “White Teeth” Remains Relevant, Innovative Two Decades After Publication

By Aden Choate December 3, 2020

★★★★☆ Two decades after the publication of “White Teeth,” author Zadie Smith’s voice is still fresh and intellectual without pomp, maintaining the originality of this hilarious and...

Kingdom of the Wicked Crafts Skillful Tale of Dark Magic, Vengeance

‘Kingdom of the Wicked’ Crafts Skillful Tale of Dark Magic, Vengeance

By Noa Bronicki October 29, 2020

★★★★☆ The latest gothic-inspired novel by Tennessee-based author Kerri Maniscalco, “Kingdom of the Wicked,” is a fascinating blend of the supernatural and mystery genres; despite being...

Book Roundup: Hot or Not in Bestselling Fiction

Book Roundup: ‘Hot or Not’ in Bestselling Fiction

By Mason Leath October 29, 2020

Netflix, as if it were not already ubiquitous, has certainly flourished this year, but for those tired of Netflix and looking for a change in entertainment media, the fictional worlds gracing the bestseller...

The Book Class: A Fast Track to Authorship

The Book Class: A Fast Track to Authorship

By Emma Ginsberg and Cameron Newman September 25, 2020

“I’m proud to announce I’m writing a book” is an announcement Georgetown University students might have seen across on their LinkedIn and Facebook feeds numerous times since March, presumably...

The Lying Life of Adults Excels at Depiction of Naiveté, Self-Discovery

‘The Lying Life of Adults’ Excels at Depiction of Naiveté, Self-Discovery

By Katherine DeMatteo September 24, 2020

★★★★★ Reading is always an escape into another world, but the best books force the reader to truly feel what it’s like to be a person other than oneself.  In her newest novel, Elena...

@JENNYSLATE/INSTAGRAM | The start of Jenny Slate’s book tour skillfully blends humor with emotional honesty. The event, hosted by NPR, sees Slate discuss past jobs, her relationship to comedy, and some upcoming projects.

Jenny Slate Evokes Laughter and Reflection on the ‘Little Weirds’ Book Tour

By Arden Fitzpatrick November 15, 2019

Comedian and actress Jenny Slate kicked off her “Little Weirds” book tour Nov. 3 to a well-attended and enthusiastic crowd in The George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium. The event was...

MANAGING READS: Gentlemans Guide Encapsulates the Frenzy of Youth

MANAGING READS: ‘Gentleman’s Guide’ Encapsulates the Frenzy of Youth

By Catriona Kendall October 17, 2019

If you’ve studied abroad, you may think the experience changed you, but I doubt you ever ended up running naked through the gardens of Versailles.  Such antics are just about inevitable in Mackenzi...

MANAGING READS: If We Were Villains Offers Dark Interpretation of Humanity

MANAGING READS: ‘If We Were Villains’ Offers Dark Interpretation of Humanity

By Catriona Kendall September 20, 2019

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a group of William Shakespeare nerds studying theater get too into their roles, M. L. Rio’s novel “If We Were Villains” gives a transfixing answer: murder.  When...

MANAGING READS: Red, White & Royal Blue Portrays Authentic Modern Love

MANAGING READS: ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ Portrays Authentic Modern Love

By Catriona Kendall September 7, 2019

In many ways, Alex Claremont-Diaz is a fairly typical Georgetown University student: politically engaged, overachieving, convinced he will be a senator one day and prone to poor decision-making when intoxicated....

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