Books
Wonder Woman Must Die
February 18, 2013 | Meg Elison | 3 Comments Once upon a time, there was a comic book hero for women everywhere. She did what no woman had done: she carried her own title with power and dignity and her books sold. Lynda Carter played her on TV and giants like David E. Kelley and Joss Whedon fought for the right to create and recreate her from Read More
These Characters Could Use Some Love
February 16, 2013 | Jo W. Oh, February 14th. Yes, that holiday scam (one of my professors called it that!) is better acknowledged as Battle of Guadalcanalentine’s Day (suggested by fellow Caliber blogger Erica Hendry) or The Day Victoria’s Secret Apparently Vomits Into the Streets (suggested by my alternative valentine's Read More
This is Supposed to be Romantic? Literature Edition
February 9, 2013 | Jo W. | 2 Comments Pride and Prejudice The objective of Jane Austen's most famous novel: marry for money and to save face, OR become a spinster and the old ugly cat-lady. Unlike women of the 21st century, staying single and happy is not an option. The goal of the Bennett sisters is to marry rich men. The men can Read More
You Should Read “Fables”
February 4, 2013 | Meg Elison If you’re a fan of graphic novels these days, you must know that there is nothing available under the Vertigo imprint that isn’t incredible. Screw Superman and the vast majority of the DC crew; there is Batman and there is everything Vertigo. Yet even among the best there is occasion to remark Read More
Top 4 Literary Heartthrobs!
November 20, 2012 | Arielle Schussler | 9 Comments Unlike some of the females of my age, I do not cry watching Justin Bieber. I do not drool over Robert Pattinson. And my loins are not set aflame watching Adam Levine move like Jagger. This may lead one to ask, if not any of these eligible(ish) bachelors, then who? Who is to blame for the gentle flutterings Read More
Book Review: J.K. Rowling’s “The Casual Vacancy”
September 29, 2012 | Meg Elison “‘Fucking and dying. That’s it, innit? Fucking and dying. That’s life.’ ‘Trying to get a fuck and trying not to die.’ ‘Or trying to die,’ said Fats. ‘Some people. Risking it.’ ‘Yeah. Risking it.’ There was more silence, and their hiding place was cool and hazy. ‘And Read More
Fall 2012 Must Reads!
September 8, 2012 | Jo W. As an aspiring novelist, it's important to me to keep up with the publication world and see what's becoming the latest bestseller. You might be thinking, "No one has the time to read in their spare time, Dangnabit!" Well, reading for pleasure can provide an escape from the harsh realities that include Read More
