Books are political. Hell, plants are political. It's not about whether or not something is political. It's about whether or not you're going to engage with it.
Books, Plants, Everything Is Political: January 2026 Reading Wrap-Up
Tag: book reviews
Penguin Random House Banned Books Recommendations and Review
Book bans are on the rise. In the words of John Green, "I think efforts to restrict stories are often efforts to restrict empathy." Read these banned books and take action to fight censorship.
The Most Unlikeable Main Character I’ve Read This Year
Meet the most unlikeable character I've read all year, if not one of the most unlikeable characters I've ever read: Lily, a bored, beautiful twentysomething on a dangerous reality show.
(Mostly Horror) Beach Reads
I read 5 (mostly horror) books at the beach and found a new favorite indie bookstore.
A Must-Read Book on Immigration: January 2025 Reading Wrap-Up
I read 6 books in January and—spoiler—there's one book you absolutely must read: The Truth About Immigration by Zeke Hernandez.
Move the Body, Heal the Mind Book Review
This book came into my life at the perfect time because now I have multiple whys for exercising: to improve my mental health, immune response, sleep, creativity, and more.
What’s Your Sign? Book Review
You don’t have to be famous to dance with the stars—you just need a healthy dose of cosmic curiosity. Explore astrology and dive deep into your birth chart with Sanctuary, featuring insights from the interactive app that go way beyond your horoscope.
Cinderella Is Dead Book Review
This fresh take on a classic story will make readers question the tales they’ve been told, and root for girls to break down the constructs of the world around them.
The Black Kids Book Review
Perfect for fans of The Hate U Give, this unforgettable coming-of-age debut novel explores issues of race, class, and violence through the eyes of a wealthy black teenager whose family gets caught in the vortex of the 1992 Rodney King Riots.
Note to Self Book Review and Author Interview
It started as this: a journal. A private diary of moments in time, a collection of personal life lessons and questions, an assemblage of knowledge from a girl who knows nothing, really, but might know a thing or two.
Morgan Vega 