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Junot Díaz Accused Of #MeToo Misconduct

Author Junot Díaz has become the latest in a string of authors accused of misconduct.

Books by Black Authors That Should Be on Everyone’s Bookshelves

Black History Month may be over, but people can celebrate black authors every single day. By making a point to pick out books by black authors, you're opening your mind to a narrative and perspective that you may have never experienced.

Exploring the Art of the Short Story Through Murakami’s THE STRANGE LIBRARY

A Rioter unpacks the experience of reading short stories--the joy and finality that comes with it--through Haruki Murakami's THE STRANGE LIBRARY.

Books That Helped Me Grieve for My Mother

A personal list of books that helped one reader grieve.

5 Author Podcasts I Want for Christmas

I want these author podcasts for Christmas, only these author podcasts will do.

10 Memorable Author Moments on Late Night with Seth Meyers

Memorable moments with authors as guests on the third season of the late night talkshow Late Night with Seth Meyers on NBC.

The Favorite Authors of My Favorite Authors

The favorite authors of Junot Diaz, Joan Didion, and more of one reader's favorite writers.

Genre Kryptonite: Books about Immigrants

August 2015 marks 20 years that my parents and I have been living in the United States. We came to ...

To Junot Díaz

One Rioter on what Junot Diaz's words of encouragement meant to her in a hard time.

Risky Similes and Writing Style: They Can Make or Break It

The great risk of writing with similes, referencing Junot Diaz, David Sedaris