Dystropia: All Hail The Magnificent Bastard

Column by Troy Farah
August 13, 2013 (2) comments
In this episode of Dystropia, we look at the Magnificent Bastard, who is cunning, charming and crafty. What makes him tick and why are we all of a sudden so attracted to him?

Post-Mortem: How I Stopped Being (as) Afraid of Stephen King's It

Column by Leah Rhyne
August 13, 2013 (24) comments
After living in fear of clowns and storm drains for over two decades, re-reading Stephen King's "It" finally brought me some peace. But just some...

TripLit: 8 Audiobooks to Pimp Your Trip

August 12, 2013 (5) comments
Road trips can get pretty boring, unless you stock up on some great audiobooks to smooth the ride. Check out our suggestions for the perfect audiobook to match your trip.

Muttonchops and Robots: An Isaac Asimov Primer

Column by Daniel Hope
August 12, 2013 (2) comments
Isaac Asimov is so much more than a set of incredible muttonchops. He's one of the greatest science fiction writers ever. Here's why you should give him a try.

Five Inappropriate Parenting Books Every Reader Will Enjoy

Column by Stephanie Bonjack
August 9, 2013 (5) comments
Parenting books are good at conveying a deep sense of inadequacy - even if you're not a parent! Fortunately, comedic writers have responded in kind. Here's to you, Dr. Sears.

Satanic Summer: Horror Fiction for Hot Days

Column by Cameron Pierce
August 9, 2013 (1) comments
Don't wait for October to break out the horror fiction. Here are fifteen scary novels and short stories for the hottest time of the year.

The Trouble With Being a Mooch: Why Book Trading Didn’t Work for Me

Column by Leah Dearborn
August 8, 2013 (5) comments
My recent experiences with book trading website BookMooch.com were less than ideal. I outline the pros and cons of the service, and mention an alternative site for getting rid of used books.

Storyville: Ten Tips for Successfully Publishing Your Stories

Column by Richard Thomas
August 8, 2013 (12) comments
Here are ten tips for successfully publishing your stories.

The Blagger's Guide to Franz Kafka

Column by Cath Murphy
August 7, 2013 (3) comments
No, Kafka is not famous because he turned into a beetle. Spare yourself social embarrassment and find out what makes Franz so special with this handy Blagger’s Guide.

5 Ways to Get Rid of Your Damn Empty Modifiers

Column by Rob Blair Young
August 7, 2013 (14) comments
Empty modifiers such as "very" and "really" often plague amateur texts. Here are five ways you can get rid of your damn empty modifiers.