We often view storytelling as chiefly character-oriented, where worldbuilding serves as a figurative stage upon which characters and their narrative roles are emphasized. In reality, worldbuilding is not...
Over the past two years, Louisiana has experienced an ongoing wave of book bans, with lawmakers and local education boards instituting policies which aim to restrict the kinds of literature accessible...
Rebecca Makkai, author of this year’s The New York Times bestseller “I Have Some Questions for You,” and novels “The Great Believers,” “The Hundred-Year House,” “The Borrower” and...
According to Elle Magazine, Colleen Hoover, a Texas-born author, has spent a total of 120 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list over the past 10 years. She is also the third most-followed author...
Grace Chiong, Contributing Columnist
• August 31, 2022
In the midst of July, transitioning from a summer mindset to a working one and considering the incoming responsibilities of the fall, Tulane University undergraduate students received an email announcing...
This month’s Book Corner delves into recent releases. With winter break on the horizon, now is a great time to start planning what you want to read as this year comes to a close. From “Mutual Aid”...
Whether you are looking for some escapism or to become more engaged with the world around you, reading is one of the best ways to achieve your goals. Finding books that interest you, however, is oftentimes...
Whether you’ve decided to stay in New Orleans or head home, there’s a good chance you’re feeling pretty stir crazy right now. Well, thankfully, Arcade has compiled a list of things for you to...
Ava Lemos, Senior Staff Reporter
• October 30, 2019
When I finished John Green’s debut novel “Looking for Alaska” in my lonely middle school years, my first thought was that it had to be adapted for the screen. The novel about teenagers simply lost...
As the fall semester begins, there is so much for incoming students to get excited about: new classmates, new courses, even a new Bruff. For those who will be joining Tulane for the first time, The Hullabaloo...
If you’re looking to hit the books, there’s a new — and free — way to do it. Small wooden boxes, known as Little Free Libraries, have popped up around New Orleans. These miniature treasures are reminiscent...
