Vanessa Diaz

San Diego, United States

Managing Editor at Riot New Media Group

Writer at Freelance

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Articles

Oh No, Another Reason to Visit an Indie Bookstore

2 weeks ago | bookriot.com | Vanessa Diaz

Though I still sometimes feel like an imposter in “serious” book conversations, it’s also hard not to feel like I’ve lost some of the magic and awe I once felt for books and reading. This is a phenomenon that often occurs when you make your passion your profession, and it’s certainly been the case for me: there are days when I feel like I’ve book personed a little too close to the sun.
Miss Marple, But Make it Desi

3 weeks ago | bookriot.com | Vanessa Diaz

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I have been a part of the older lady sleuth fan club since before there were many old lady sleuths in fiction to choose from.
Miss Marple, But Make it Desi

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Vanessa Diaz

2 hours agoEngland have recalled Jacob Bethell for the first Test against India and responded to a lengthy pace-bowling injury list by naming Jamie Overton in the squad. Bethell, 21, makes an immediate return after not featuring in the victory over Zimbabwe because of Indian Premier League (IPL) commitments, …
Horror Inspired by Latin American Folklore

1 month ago | bookriot.com | Vanessa Diaz

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. When I was around 11 or 12 years old, my family traveled to Jalisco for a quinceañera. We began the trip in the city of Guadalajara where I hung out with cousins I was meeting for the first time, and we engaged in a sort of cross-cultural exchange.
Sherlock Holmes Gifts for Readers

1 month ago | bookriot.com | Vanessa Diaz

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. On a Saturday morning in the early ’90s, Kid Me was deep in my usual cartoon lineup when an episode of Looney Tunes came on featuring a detective version of Daffy Duck. His name was Dorlock Holmes, he lived at 221 7/16 Bleeker Street, and his favorite pastime was deduction.
Latine Summer Romances

1 month ago | bookriot.com | Vanessa Diaz

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. When I first moved from San Diego to Portland in 2019, all anyone could talk to me about was the rain. “It rains there a lot. There’s so much rain. Do you even own a raincoat?
Ay, Madre: Latine Books Featuring Complex Portrayals of Motherhood

1 month ago | bookriot.com | Vanessa Diaz

Looking ahead to Mother’s Day this month got me thinking about my deep reverence for motherhood that has only grown with age. I don’t want kids myself, but it’s because I appreciate more and more what a profound undertaking being a mother is, from the physicality of birthing biological children to the everyday act of raising a human, biological or otherwise.
This Feminist Mythology Retelling Asks, "What If That's Not the Whole Story?"

2 months ago | bookriot.com | Vanessa Diaz

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I saw a post on Threads earlier this year that said every bookish girlie has gone through either a Greek mythology, Tudor dynasty, or Egyptology era in their youth. Not to brag, but I went three for three, baby! Then I made those phases a lifetime commitment.
Bookish Teas to Pair with Cozy Reading

2 months ago | bookriot.com | Vanessa Diaz

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Tea and reading is one of life’s most perfect pairings. There’s just nothing like curling up in a comfy space with a plush blanket and a warm cup of the perfect brew for hours of uninterrupted reading.
Lessons on Life, As Learned by a Ghost

2 months ago | bookriot.com | Vanessa Diaz

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. *Barbie voice* Do you guys ever think about dying? I do, in fact, spend a fair amount of time thinking about death, but don’t call in that wellness check just yet.