Books

“Crimson Peak” Revives The Glory Of The Gothic Tradition

We are approaching quickly what is sure to be a wicked weekend. The films released…

Fictional Places We All Want To Live

Let’s be real: sometimes the real world is a massive, massive drag. Between responsibilities, bills,…

Get Ready For Halloween With A Wicked Read

If you’ve spent any time at all here at Literally, Darling, you know we love…

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117 Thoughts Had While Reading The Gender-Swapped Twilight

For the 10th anniversary of “Twilight,” Stephenie Meyer released a gender-swapped version of the book,…

A World of Truth With “The First Confessor”

“Standing for truth is everything. Truth is power. Don’t ever forget that.” —”The First Confessor,” Terry…

8 Spooky Reads For Halloween

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and not just because I can finally go…

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Classic Books Actually Worth Reading

Twenty-Something Tuesday Whether you’re still in the midst of reading lists or the only assigned…

How A Penguin Book Designer Got Her Job

Literally, Darling would like to introduce a new series following millennials with unexpected careers. Have…

Reading In Public Is Not An Invitation For Conversation

Last week I was working in a local coffee shop when a girl my age…

4 Magical Books For Grownups

I love magic. I mean, who doesn’t? Sad, lonely people that’s who. I love the…

Find The Courage To Love With “The Little Paris Bookshop”

“Books are more than doctors, of course. Some novels are loving, lifelong companions; some give…

The Most Perfect Book And Drink Pairings

Let’s be honest: bookworms are pretty hardcore. We read day in, day out, and have…

10 Libraries We Wish Were Ours

Twenty-Something Tuesday From our first view of Belle’s endless bookshelves in “Beauty and the Beast” to…

“Everybody Rise” Tackles Losing Your Identity Through Consumption

Evelyn Beegan, an upper-middle class twenty-something, is struggling to find her identity amongst a sea…

Short Stories To Tuck In Your Suitcase

Every time I travel, I carefully choose the book that will accompany me through airports…

Sarah Dessen Writes For All The Invisible Girls

I recently celebrated my 25th birthday by floating on a lake with Sarah Dessen’s newest…

We’re Mad For “Mad Scientist’s Guide to World Domination”

“It’s harder than you think for a being of pure scientific evil to hold regular…

7 New Audiobooks For Summer Trips

When you’re ready to switch up your summer playlist for something a little more wordy,…

Finally, A Harry Potter Bedroom For Grown Ups

So here’s the situation: You’re a lifelong Harry Potter fanatic, but you’re moving out into…

The Best Books To Read This Summer

Summer to me means slightly more free time, too-hot temperatures, and numerous trips to the…