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A santa figurine sits in the middle of seven books. The month-long winter break is the perfect time to find new book series to read. (Sarah Rose | Northern Star)

Book series to snuggle up with

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | December 1, 2024

With winter break fast approaching, book lovers are eagerly awaiting the month-long vacation to catch up on their reading list. Since school can get us behind on reading book series that may take a while to finish, winter break is the perfect time to...

Books and Halloween decorations sit on a shelf. To get in the mood for Halloween, read some spooky books. (Brynn Krug | Northern Star)

Books to fall into this season

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | October 21, 2024

As we near the ghoulish Halloween season, the cold wind and gloomy skies are forcing students to stay indoors, allowing for the perfect time to start reading books that represent all the best things about fall.  Curling up in bed or on a chair or...

Five books sit stacked atop one another next to a plant. Managing Editor Sarah Rose credits literature and storytelling for turning her into the person she is today. (Sarah Rose | Northern Star)

Open a book, escape a little

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | October 1, 2024

I live in worlds filled with faeries, dragons and palaces made of glass. I live in worlds where magic exists and where the good guys always come out of a hard-fought battle victorious.  Ever since I was young, losing myself to books was my favorite...

Five segments display different symbols for a variety of fiction genres, including: fantasy, mystery, horror, sci-fi and romance. What is your favorite genre of fiction? (Lucy Atkinson | Northern Star)

Poll: What genre of fiction is your favorite?

By Jackson Shields, Assistant Opinion Editor | September 29, 2024

Stories are strange and winding roads that can take us to many different places. Maybe that’s at the wheel of a great galleon ship being tossed between the waves, in the thick of battle with swords raised high, or aloft in a gnarled tree’s nook, gazing...

Angelina Padilla-Tompkins (left), Anna Scanlan and Sarah Rose sit around a table. The second episode of “StarNotes” discusses Sarah J. Mass and her catalog of published and upcoming work. (Anna Scanlan | Northern Star)

StarNotes: A Huskie media podcast – Sarah J. Mass, preparing for new ‘Crescent City’

January 26, 2024

In the second episode of StarNotes: A Huskie Media Podcast Anna, Angelina, and Sarah discuss all there is to know about Sarah J. Mass before the release of her new "Crescent City" book on Jan. 30.

Seven books sit on top of each other with their spines facing away. Autumn is the perfect time of the year to read books that echo the chilly, colorful season. (Sarah Rose | Northern Star)

Novels that emulate the mellow change of fall

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | September 12, 2023

As the leaves start falling and jackets start being worn, autumn pushes us all inside, whether we like it or not. This season is perfect for curling up in bed or on a couch and reading a book. Spanning from fantasy to historical fiction, here are some...

A stack of books sitting outside. As the spring season arrives, consider adding some books to your reading list. (Sarah Rose | Northern Star)

Books that feel like a spring adventure

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | April 19, 2023

Take a break from the high activity of school and frolic in a field of flowers or stretch outside and read a book. Here are five book recommendations that emulate spring feelings. The House in the Cerulean Sea Written by TJ Klune, “The House in the...

Word poetry made with block wooden letters next to a pile of other letters over the wooden board surface composition. April is national poetry month. (Getty Images)

National Poetry Month, what’s in it for you

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | April 18, 2023

The month of April is dedicated to spreading awareness about the Earth, autism, stress and, less known, celebrating poetry. Whether it’s an ode, haiku, sonnet or any other style, April celebrates the history and wonder that comes from poetry all over...

A stack of banned and LGBTQ+ themed books sit atop each other. Books such as these were discussed in a lecture about LGBTQ+ inclusion in curriculum. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Lecture: Our curriculum needs queer literature

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | April 12, 2023

The intersections of sexuality, schooling and young adult literature is a high debate in the United States right now. On Thursday, Corrine Wickens, professor of literacy education, delivered an enriching presentation on her research in that topic.  The...

Gracie Abrams on stage reaching out to the audience during a performance.

Look for new music and book coming out next week

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | February 16, 2023

While some weeks have few good releases, next week seems to have a bit of something for everyone. "I Have Some Questions for You" by Rebecca Makkai Rebecca Makkai is one of the most important up and coming writers in the game today. Her last novel,...

A stack of books on a wooden table in front of many shelves full of books.

Books by Black authors to read during Black History Month

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | February 14, 2023

Celebrate Black authors this month with these enchanting, thrill-seeking novels. A diversity baseline survey conducted by Lee & Low Books in 2019 showed that in the book publishing industry, only 5% of authors are Black and 76% of authors are white....

Director Steven Soderbergh and Actors Salma Hayek and Channing Tatum during a premiere of "Magic Mike's Last Dance."

Booker Prize-winning author releases new book, ‘Magic Mike’ ends

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | February 2, 2023

As the year goes on, more and more content comes out. Here are a few pieces of media coming out next week that you should pay attention to.  “Victory City” by Salman Rushdie “Victory City” is the newest novel by Booker Prize winner and fatwā...