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Who Is Vivian Stephens?: Meet the Legendary Romance Novel Editor Who Helped Define the Genre

A look into Vivian Stephens the romance novel editor who diversified the genre, helped found the RWA, & changed romance novels forever.

20 Must-Read Historical Fiction Books Set in China

From sweeping epics of ancient history to stories set in the 1990s, here are 20 beautiful Chinese historical fiction books to read now.

The Black Character Horror Movie Survival Guide

So, you’re Black and in a horror movie. Our condolences. Maybe these tips from Robin R. Means Coleman and Mark H. Harris can help.

Queer African Lit: A Brief Introduction

This brief introduction to queer African lit will have you in jumping for joy just as much as it will have you heartbroken.

12 of the Best New Children’s Books Out March 2023

Check out these new March children's book releases, including books by Indigenous creators Joy Harjo, Michaela Goede, and Carole Lindstrom. Start off with Link + Hud: Heroes by a Hair by Jarrett Pumphrey & Jerome Pumphrey.

Reading Pathways: Getting Cozy With Valerie Burns

Valerie Burns' books are joyous, cozy mysteries that allow readers into what it would be like to have a mystery bookstore, bakery, and more.

The Best Poetry Books of 2023

Though these collections are wildly different, they possess the heart, rigor, and inventiveness that makes them the best poetry books of 2023, like Aster of Ceremonies by JJJJJerome Ellis.

12 of the Best Books by Black Authors That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

This under the radar books by Black authors, from poetry like This Is Major by Shayla Lawson to novels like In the Company of Men by Véronique Tadjo, haven't received nearly as much attention as they deserve!

Underpaid and Overworked: A Look at Salaries and Benefits in Publishing

On paper, the publishing industry seems glamorous. But this façade belies the deep problems that persist, and one of them is the low pay.

8 Peruvian Books in Translation

I'm recommending eight Peruvian books in translation, from surrealist short stories to creative memoir to bloody historical fiction.