The Love Hypothesis vs Maus

Ali Hazelwood's breakout hit brought the 'fake dating' trope to the world of academia. Olive, a PhD candidate, enters a fake relationship with a grumpy professor to convince her friend she's moved on. The result is a charming, funny, and surprisingly sweet story that highlights the struggles of women in STEM. It is a fast, easy read that relies on strong character chemistry and a well-executed tro...

Art Spiegelmans 'Maus' is a monumental work that recounts his fathers experiences as a Polish Jew and Holocaust survivor. By depicting Jews as mice and Nazis as cats, Spiegelman creates a powerful, distancing effect that makes the horrors of the past more digestible yet deeply impactful. It is the only graphic novel to win a Pulitzer Prize, cementing its status as a cornerstone of 20th-century lit...