Rebecca Hussey

Rebecca holds a PhD in English and is a professor at Norwalk Community College in Connecticut. She teaches courses in composition, literature, and the arts. When she’s not reading or grading papers, she’s hanging out with her husband and son and/or riding her bike and/or buying books. She can't get enough of reading and writing about books, so she writes the bookish newsletter "Reading Indie," focusing on small press books and translations. Newsletter: Reading Indie Twitter: @ofbooksandbikes

Samanta Schweblin’s FEVER DREAM Wins the 2018 Tournament of Books

Samanta Schweblin's FEVER DREAM beat George Saunders' LINCOLN IN THE BARDO in a 10-7 vote for the 2018 Tournament of Books win.

Two New Charlotte Brontë Manuscripts to Be Published This Fall

A poem and a story found in the pages of a book owned by Charlotte Brontë's mother will be published by the Brontë society.

50 Must-Read Modern Classics in Translation

Read some great books from around the world with these must-read modern classics in translation.

100 Must-Read World War II Books

Don't miss these 100 must read World War II books, including fiction, YA, history, memoir, and more.

Great Essay Collections from Winter/Spring 2018

If you love essays, you won't want to miss these great essay collections from Winter/Spring 2018 by Zadie Smith, Marilynne Robinson, Alexander Chee, and more!

The Best Genre-Bending Nonfiction of 2017

Don't miss these 8 great genre-bending nonfiction books from 2017!

100 Must-Read Classics in Translation

Gifts for fans of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby.

Riot Round-Up: The Best Books We Read in October

The best books Rioters read in October.

20 Great Essay Collections from 2017

LINCOLN IN THE BARDO Wins the Man Booker Prize

George Saunders gets the Man Booker Prize with his first novel LINCOLN IN THE BARDO.