#Saturday Reads

20 Must-Read Nonfiction Books by Women

From memoirs to creative nonfiction— women are writing some of the best nonfiction our there. Here are a few to put on your radar, like The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui.

What is a Literary Salon?

From majlis in the pre-Islamic Arab world to Gertrude Stein in Paris to Black Twitter, the literary salon has transformed, but it endures.

What Guidance Did Vintage Teen Advice Books Offer?

Who can be dull when you could be buying condensed (white) milk? A look at midcentury teen advice books.

9 Ableist Tropes In Fiction I Could Do Without

These 9 ableist tropes are often seen in contemporary fiction, and this disabled reader would like to see more nuance.

Ursula Nordstrom and the Queer Revolution of the 20th Century Children’s Book

Who was Ursula Nordstrom? Get to know the boundary-breaking editor of classic children's books who helped establish queer lit for kids.

The Most Successful Book Thief in American History

Why would someone steal tens of millions of dollars worth of books just to keep in their dilapidated house?

The Cost of Reading: The Book Industry’s Carbon Footprint

How much do print books contribute to climate change? Are ebooks better for the environment than paper books? Here are the answers.

What Book Censorship Looks Like Outside the United States

Like the COVID-19 virus, book censorship is not only a problem in the United States — it’s also happening in other parts of the world.

A Bookish Cross-Country U.S. Road Trip: Southern Pacific

8 states. 2400 miles. San Diego to Savannah. Hop in the car, because we're going on a bookish road trip across the Southern Pacific highway!

True Story: The Best Journalistic Nonfiction

Discover the best journalistic nonfiction and best narrative journalism covering race, natural disaster, sexuality, and more.