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Hannah E. Gadway

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Artist Profile: ‘cari can read’ on BookTube and the Joy of Reading

In an interview with The Harvard Crimson, Cakes discussed how she entered the book space, social media’s effects on the publishing sphere, and advice for young professionals looking to pursue what they love.


‘Rouge’ Review: Reasoning with Our Reflection

Awad’s book will ensnare those caught under the same spells under which Belle falls, but overall the book lacks a certain sense of enchantment that would bring it to the level of perfection that a character like Belle would seek.


'Our Flag Means Death' Finale Review: The Happy Ending We Deserve

The second season of the show has highlighted the highs and lows of relationship building, the problems associated with revenge, and the idea that happiness is worth fighting for. The finale of “Our Flag Means Death” wraps up these storylines nicely, but above all it makes a hopeful statement about the future of queer media.


'Lessons in Chemistry' Premiere Review: An Adaptation as Loveable as its Source Material

"Lessons in Chemistry," the page-turning novel by Bonnie Garmus that took booklovers by storm, has hit the small screen. Apple TV+ has adapted the 2022 book into a streaming miniseries starring Brie Larson and Lewis Pullman. The delightfully book-accurate series starring Brie Larson and Lewis Pullman is set to make a new audience fall in love with Garmus’s well-regarded story.


‘A Man of Two Faces’ Review: Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Unique Take on The Memoir

Nguyen’s iconic prose and deep understanding of the self creates a touching read, but the memoir’s irregular form and wandering focus ultimately distract from its unique take on memory.


‘Fashioned by Sargent’ Review: The MFA Brings Sargent’s Portraits to Life

The exhibition’s success lies in its ability to contextualize Sargent’s stunning works and provide visitors with the tools to consider portraits not just as stuffy images, but instead as stories that can tell us about the people of the past.


Neil Gaiman Speaks at Emerson Colonial Theatre

Gaiman’s event allowed fans to listen to stories in the beloved author’s own voice and discover the answers to their most pressing questions about his work.


‘Night Watch’ Review: A Lyrical Examination of Trauma

Although “Night Watch” at first struggles to keep its focus clear, by its end it captures the chilling legacy of the Civil War and the trauma left in its wake.