#Opinion

The Case for Reading Books that Offend You

Why reading books that offend you, no matter what you believe, can be healthy.

Why We Need Diverse Libraries

On race, microaggressions, and using the public library.

Genre Kryptonite: Post-Apocalyptic Lit

Get ready to dig into the post-apocalyptic fiction, courtesy of one Rioter's love for the genre.

Read This Underappreciated Book: ERASURE by Percival Everett

Why ERASURE by Persival Everett is a must-read

I Only Read (Non)Fiction: On Breaking Out of Your Reading Bubble

Why can't fiction and non-fiction just get along? One Rioter implores fellow readers to move beyond the fiction/non-fiction divide.

Southern Lovin’

Do You Love Southern Lit? What makes you crave it?

How InPrint Houston Gets it Right

How Houston's InPrint Gets Literary Programming and Events Right

Why Do We Sanitize Fairy Tales?

Why do we tell watered-down versions of fairy tales, when the originals are so much grimmer?

How Kirstin Valdez Quade Reimagines the Short Story

Looking for a new collection of strange and inventive short stories? Try Kirstin Valdez Quade's new book!

Political Correctness and Comics in 2015