Reading Fatigue: Pulling Myself out of a Literary Rut

By Erika Nelson Every month, the Goodreads newsletter pops into my inbox. These emails taunt me by singing the praises of newly-published books: colorful rectangle covers lined up into neat rows by genre; enticing blurbs draw me in. I used to pore over these newsletters and make library holds based on book suggestions, but now emails from Goodreads just evoke guilt. I love to read. … Continue reading Reading Fatigue: Pulling Myself out of a Literary Rut

Erika NelsonMay 5, 2021May 4, 2021Leave a comment

Proud Viks

My Favorite Books So Far This Year

By Claire Golden One of the pastimes that’s gotten me through quarantine is reading. Although I’ve always loved books, sometimes I need them more desperately than ever, and the past year of COVID-19 quarantine is a prime example of that. Since I can’t go anywhere until I’m fully vaccinated, I’ve been reading books to escape my attic room and go on adventures with the characters. … Continue reading My Favorite Books So Far This Year

Claire OliviaApril 1, 2021Leave a comment

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Expectations Unraveled

By Claire Golden Last week I impatiently waited for the delivery truck to arrive. I’ve always been excited about getting things in the mail (it’s one of the things I can still enjoy even with lockdown), but this mail was particularly special…author copies of my debut novel were arriving! Unraveled released on Dec. 14 from Gurt Dog Press (in ebook, paperback, and hardcover). I was … Continue reading Expectations Unraveled

Claire OliviaDecember 22, 20202 Comments

Student Life

Author Dreams

By Claire Golden Two months ago, I woke up and checked my email to discover that a publishing company wanted to publish my book. After the squealing and happy tears had subsided, I signed the contract and got to work. I had to keep the news quiet for a few weeks, but I’m beyond delighted to share that my Young Adult fantasy novel, Unraveled, will … Continue reading Author Dreams

Claire OliviaAugust 7, 20204 Comments

Student Voices

A “Swan” Summer

By Claire Golden This is my last term of college, and my classes are different than usual. This term, I’m taking my senior capstone and my last four University Studies credits…which is how I ended up in a Japanese Manga class. First of all, it’s a four-week class, which I’ve never done before. And it’s no joke! We have the same amount of content, but … Continue reading A “Swan” Summer

Claire OliviaJuly 10, 2020Leave a comment

Proud Viks

Move Over Netflix, I’m Reading Again

By: Anna Sobczyk After a long day of work, class, and homework, there’s nothing like coming home and pulling up Netflix. Without a doubt, mindlessly watching TV has been the number one way I decompress from an exhausting day. Lately, I’ve started to realize that TV isn’t necessarily the best way for me to quickly destress. I was the biggest book worm back in high … Continue reading Move Over Netflix, I’m Reading Again

Anna SobczykJanuary 27, 2020Leave a comment

Student Life

Surviving Shakespeare

by Claire Golden As an English major, I knew I wouldn’t make it out of college without studying Shakespeare. I managed to make it to my junior year before having to register for the dreaded class. I bought the four required plays and showed up to the first day of class, resigned to my fate. But as we started reading A Midsummer Night’s Dream, I … Continue reading Surviving Shakespeare

Claire OliviaAugust 20, 2019Leave a comment

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Reading Fatigue: Pulling Myself out of a Literary Rut

My Favorite Books So Far This Year

Expectations Unraveled

Author Dreams

A “Swan” Summer

Move Over Netflix, I’m Reading Again

Surviving Shakespeare