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Sherman Alexie Issues Statement In Response to Allegations of Sexual Harrasment

Alexie's odd, confusing statement admits to wrongdoing but focuses on perceived wrongs committed against him by an ex.

Can Your Love for an Author Overcome a Hangup With Their Foibles?

Are there quirks of your favorite authors that bother you yet won't stop you from reading everything they write? One Rioter talks about his experience.

Quick Magic: The Art of the Short First Line

A reader shares her favorite short first lines and asks for yours.

The Future is Now: 6 Books About Time Travel

Celebrate Back to the Future Day with six books about time travel

Dear Diary: On Loving Literature’s Journals

Great diaries from literature.

Dear Slate: Banned Books Week Isn’t a “Crock”

A public librarian counters Slate's notion that Banned Books Week is no longer necessary.

In Support of Banned Books Week: Quotes on Censorship

Quotes from your favorite writers and thinkers to noodle on for Banned Books Week

The “Adorable” Teen Guy: What to Read after Andrew Smith’s STAND-OFF

Love Andrew Smith's Winger series? Here are 4 YA novels with teen boys to read next.

Book Lover’s Loss: Goodbye Stewart and Colbert

The end of Comedy Central's John Stewart and Stephen Colbert causes a book marketing loss

No Time for Audiobooks? Try These Audio Short Stories

No time for audiobooks? Check out these short stories on audio.