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Douchebag Decree: The 10 Douchiest Reactions to the Sandy Hook Tragedy
Regardless of political leanings, gender, religion, or creed, you’d think we could all agree that what happened last week at Sandy Hook Elementary School was a... Read more »
BiblioBitch: Code Name Verity
Let me start by saying that I’m a Hunger Games gal. I thought that series was the end for me; the top of the bold, brave mountain of perfect Young Adult (YA)... Read more »
Bitch in a Box: Holiday Gift Guide, Large-Breed Dog Owner Edition
When I adopted my German Shepherd/Husky mix almost four years ago, I—to paraphrase Parks and Recreation’s Chris Traeger—lit-rally had no idea what I was in for. Since that fateful day in March 2009, Mariah Carey (named by the shelter for her good looks and vocal range) has shaped... Read more »
Origin Story
Games say important things about who we are and the cultural lessons we have learned, subconsciously or not. When a game breaks from the larger narratives of culture, it is because its creator has chosen to tell a story rarely heard. Unless you’re involved with games, deeply, sometimes daily... Read more »
10 Reasons: We bring your attention to books, music, and films that showcase talent often ignored by mainstream reviewers
7. We bring your attention to important books, great music, and amazing films that showcase new and diverse talent often ignored or missed by mainstream reviewers.
Here at Bitch, we’re always pluggin’ away, searching for that next moment in pop culture to cover. When we’re not... Read more »
Bitch in a Box: Holiday Gift Guide, Foodies Edition
Bitch in a Box, Foodies Edition is here to help you holiday shop for all those people in our life who love making, eating, and taking photos of food.
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Judd Apatow Puts the "Vanity" in Vanity Fair's All-Star Comedy Issue
Though I wouldn’t admit it to just anyone, I really like Judd Apatow. Sure, he’s partially responsible for comedy’s obnoxiously named Frat Pack, and with it the continued celebration of adult men who act... Read more »
Lady Liquor: What gun owners (and the firearms lobby) can learn from drunks (and the liquor lobby)
I drink. I like to drink. I do it for a lot of reasons and I’m glad I have the right to do it. (The right to drink was actually never taken away from the public, but we’ll get to that in a minute.)
I also grew up in a family in which some people abused alcohol. Most of the details of... Read more »
Bitch in a Box: Holiday Gift Guide, Cocktail Hour Edition
We all have a friend who makes more jokes than the rest about beer-o'clock, brings cocktail fixings to the office holiday potluck, and maybe has a “drink of the season.” (Bonus points if they've created a signature drink and named it after themselves.) If you don't have that friend, you... Read more »
Why I'm Here
I’ve spent my entire life playing and buying games. As an adult I’ve also reported on games as a games journalist, and even worked on tabletop games as a writer and editor. I want this to be a hobby where people feel welcome, and that means honest discussion of where we’ve gone... Read more »















