Song of Myself

How a book of essays reacquainted me with my emotions.

It Takes a Village

How a murder mystery inspired me to grow my community.

Seasons of the Witch

A reimagined Baba Yaga reminds us there’s more than one way to tell a tale.

Breathing Fire

How a book ostensibly about dragons lit a metaphorical flame in my heart.

Delving Deep into Sci-Fi Lore

Lessons from a fictional past cast light on humanity’s future.

Finding Love Amid Loneliness

A zombie novel offers unexpected insights into the value of community.

We Are All Animals

How a book about a giant Pacific octopus helped me confront my dog’s mortality.

Carrying the World in Our Hands

Amanda Gorman’s poetry is more necessary now than ever before.