Jackson Thompson// Credit: Jackson Thompson On October 6th, the Literary bookstore in Champaign, opened its doors to the public for its grand opening. If you are a fan of books eager to find your new favorite nook, they’ve got you covered. Along with the sale of books across all genres, they are also collaborating with … More Interview: Fall Book Recommendations
By Rachel King Dear Coronavirus, I can say with nearly 100% confidence there is nothing else in the world that is hated more than you. What’s the big idea, corona? You swoop into wherever you can find someone to contaminate and then you suck the fun out of their surroundings. You started … More Letter to Coronavirus
By Clare Kocher Whatever kind of summer you have planned for yourself, it’s always nice to kick back and relax with a great book. Whether you’re turning pages lake or poolside, in the backyard, or in your own bed, these reads are sure to leave you wanting more. A Little Life by Hanya … More Summer 2018 Book List
By Jane Lee Wow, time flies. The holidays are a craze among all the busy celebrations and last minute shopping. Then we all rang in 2018 – which seems like it was only last week – and now we’re in February, the month of chocolate, love and groundhogs. As the nostalgic person I am, … More Monthly Favorites: February 2018
By Riley Corboy When the end of a busy day rolls around, sometimes all you want to do is crash on the couch and veg out with some good old Netflix. The last thing you want to do after a day full of textbooks, lectures, and homework, is read another word. But don’t … More Finding Your Next Fun Read
By Riley Corboy #1: THE MESSY HEADS Self-love, positivity, and authenticity are three messages you will find throughout the Messy Heads. Founded by Emma Mercury as a blog a few years ago, her platform has grown and evolved into a quarterly print magazine. Right now there are only two issues, but they are … More Five Magazines You Should Be Reading
By Riley Corboy READING 1.) 10% Happier: Dan Harris, a broadcast journalist and news anchor, wrote a book about how meditation makes him about 10 percent happier in life. He struggled with drugs and addiction after coming home from war journalism, subconsciously seeking out the adrenaline he couldn’t get in the field. After … More April Favorites
don’t forget about me. your features drip slowly from my memory, your face a melting wax figure because it’s been so long since i’ve touched you. you’re the only one in my world that understands my mind. let’s forget about our insecurities and drink cheap wine, bring a cigarette to my lips. i hope … More POEM: Fontana di Trevi
_______________________________ SHE WHISPERS DIRTY WORDS LIKE PSALMS INTO YOUR NECK AND WHEN YOU GRAB HER HIPS YOU SWEAR IT’S YOUR SALVATION SHE BLINKS LIKE HER EYES COULD EAT YOU ALIVE AND SMILES WITH A MOUTHFUL OF DAGGERS BUT OH GOD— HER LIPS WILL BURN LIKE FIRE AND WHISKEY AND YOU WILL LOOK AT HER WITH … More POEM: Her Prayers Taste a Lot Like Poison
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