Smart pop series

Collects fourteen articles that examine various topics pertaining to characters and themes from the "Uglies" series by Scott Westerfeld.

Presents a collection of essays by leading writers who discuss and debate the life and legend of the character of Superman and those who played the part on radio, television, and in the movies.

A collection of essays that explore the life, relationships, and adventures of Stephanie Plum, the disaster-prone bounty hunter who stars in Janet Evanovich's best-selling series.

A collection of essays in which various science fiction and fantasy writers explore aspects of the bestselling "Harry Potter" series.

Collects essays from a variety of authors, including critics, judges, treatment experts, and others, which examine the topic of methamphetamine use and how it is portrayed in Ellen Hopkins's novels "Crank" and "Glass.".