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Who Was Joan Didion?

After her passing, we look at who Joan Didion was, her influence on the literary world, and more.

April 2022 Horoscopes and Book Recommendations

Check out your April 2022 horoscopes and book recommendations, with new books from Claire Kann, Janelle Monae, and more.

24 of the Best Award-Winning Poetry Books

Explore the world of poetry and find your new favorite poet with this list of 24 of the best award-winning poetry books.

The Interrupted Literary Career of Friedo Lampe and the Underpinnings of the Nazi Obsession With Books and Literature

The interrupted literary career of Friedo Lampe and how his story reveals the underpinnings of the Nazi obsession with books and literature.

The Evolution of the Magical Girl in Manga and Anime

From the predecessors of the genre to the height of its popularity and how it endures today, this is the history of the magical girl.

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.

Must-Read Books About Love That Aren’t About Romance

Books that celebrate love in all of its myriad forms, from familiar to interspecies, best friends, and more, including OBIT.