For over a decade, I've been interested in Elizabeth Bรกthory, who allegedly killed dozens (if not hundreds) of girls in early 17th-century Hungary. I learned of her story through the band Ghost's song "Elizabeth," on their debut album from 2010; I've also seen a movie about the supposed serial killer. Despite the allegations and persisting... Continue Reading →
The Idiot
I love a provocative title, so when I first saw The Idiot by Elif Batuman in the bookstore, I was intrigued. Its summary - multicultural, set against a backdrop of coming of age during college and traveling on your own for the first time - sealed the deal. I bought it, went home, and started... Continue Reading →

