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Is it Possible to Misread Octavia Butler?

On that common (incorrect) assumption made about Octavia Butler's short story "Bloodchild."

Writers Inspired by Octavia Butler

More than 5 prolific writers inspired by Octavia Butler, including those who were inspired by, and spoke upon, the power of her words.

Discovering Octavia Butler’s FLEDGLING And Rediscovering Genre Fiction

One reader on how discovering Octavia Butler's FLEDGLING changed her reading life.

An Octavia Butler Reading Pathway

Interested in Octavia Butler but not sure where to start? Follow this reading pathway of Butler's best books and must-reads.

Books for Our Times: How Fiction Informs My Politics

How fiction can help readers think about the consequences of their own political choices.

4 Books That “Predicted” Donald Trump’s Presidential Campaign

Three novels and a comic that foretold the rise of Donald Trump's campaign for President.

5 Books to Read In Honor of Radiohead’s New Album, A Moon Shaped Pool

These five books, from Atwood to Butler, deal with the themes and motifs explored in Radiohead's extensive discography.

The Future is Now: 6 Books About Time Travel

Celebrate Back to the Future Day with six books about time travel

I Learned More about Slavery from Fiction than Public Education

What I learned about American slavery from fiction.

7 Very Long Book Series

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