In her memoir Confessions of a Sociopath, M.E. Thomas describes sociopaths as “different from the average person, often in very dangerous or scary ways.” Other traits of sociopaths, according to the Hare Psychopathy checklist, include narcissism, juvenile delinquency, and a lack of empathy. In other words, qualities that make for a terrible friend…but an awesome fictional character. […]
Let’s face it, none of us are going to be living on Mars anytime soon. Or even the moon, for that matter. The only way we’re getting the change to gallivant across a distant celestial object is if we do it alongside characters in books. The good news is there’s no shortage of books set amid […]
As the year winds down, it’s natural to turn your thoughts toward the truly important issues, specifically what your screen-watching schedule is going to be in 2019. Hollywood, as usual, is turning to our favorite books, graphic novels, and other stories to get our butts into movie theater seats. We’ll allow it. Here are some […]
Can you imagine a world without animals? Would you even want to live in it? That’s the question raised in Piers Torday’s The Last Wild. Out yesterday, it’s a middle-grade read that takes place in a society where nearly all animal life has been wiped out by a mysterious virus, and everything is controlled by a monolithic […]
Throughout the holiday season, we’re gathering books that make the perfect gifts for everyone on your list—from your mother and the teen in your life to your foodie friend and the coworker who loves Harry Potter. Need more ideas? Check out all of our amazing gift guides! You’ve already stuffed yourself with multiple readings of Suzanne Collins’ YA […]
