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Kelsey Christine McConnell

Dipping a toe into all forms of media, Kelsey Christine McConnell received her bachelor’s degree in Film and Television Production from San Diego State University, as well as an MFA in Musical Theatre Writing from NYU. She got her start in the online editorial world by reviewing and analyzing the social impact of comic books. While an avid reader and writer in her downtime, she’s also a big movie buff and proud dog mom.

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The 5 Best Historical Fiction Books to Read This Summer

Transport yourself back in time with these gripping reads.

F. Scott Fitzgerald's Books, Life and Legacy

The Jazz Age literary icon who couldn't resist living to excess.

12 Surreal Books That Will Blow Your Mind

Strange worlds full of even stranger people.

7 Books About the Thrilling Game of Chess

A glimpse into the high-stakes strategy game from fantasy to nonfiction.

Anton Chekhov: The Master of the Short Story

A look at the life and works of a literary innovator.

8 Books That Pass the Bechdel Test

Grade ‘A’ feminist works of fiction.

8 Books to Help You Embrace Minimalism

Organize your way to a calmer, cleaner home.

How Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Came to Life

A “Modern Prometheus” that left a timeless mark.

How the Peanuts Comic Became So Popular

The blossoming of a single-panel comic strip into an enduring legacy.

10 Dramatic Books Like When We Believed in Mermaids

Flawed families and emotional trips down memory lane.

Why You Should Re-Read Animal Farm, George Orwell's Short Satire

The cutting political critique still stings 75 years later.

Why Ishmael Reed Is the Author You Should Be Reading Right Now

Find out why he's been called "the purest literary troublemaker we currently have."

Why You Should Re-Read To Kill a Mockingbird

A look back at a banned book that grapples with racism in the Deep South.

Why the Lost Generation Writers Still Resonate With Us

Almost a century later, hope continues to endure through disillusionment.

8 Must-Read Adult Fantasy Books for Fans of Artemis Fowl

Cunning characters, dark dangers, and mysterious magics.

10 José Saramago Books to Help You See the World From New Perspectives

Unique and poignant fiction from a Nobel Prize-winner.