The William Trevor Reader: “The Teddy-Bears’ Picnic”
I must admit to feeling dispirited by the title of this story before reading it, but “The Teddy-Bears’ Picnic” is actually a pretty fun one—I ought...
The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists
This feature began by consolidating four bestseller lists into one, but then the USA Today list went on hiatus, and it’s been down to three ever...
“Hysterical” Women Helped Me Regain My Voice
“You’ve been here before, two years ago.” The receptionist’s voice was bright and cheerful. “Right, for my hip.” I heard the smile in her voice. “We...
An Experimental Novel About Malaysian Chinese Lives in the Aftermath of the May 13 Riots
The Age of Goodbyes by Li Zi Shu, translated by YZ Chin, is a wild ride of a novel. It begins on page 513—a nod to...
New Releases Tuesday: The Best Books Out This Week
It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for new books! Here are a few of the books out today you should add to your TBR. This is...
8 of the Best Self-Help Books for Kids
Self-help has been a booming genre for adults for decades, with books available that can teach us everything from how to boost our self-esteem, overcome addiction,...
Why You Should Start Reading Regional American Literature
When I moved from central Appalachia to the South 14 years ago, I struggled with intense culture shock. As I navigated starting college and living in...
Teaching Banned Books: MELISSA by Alex Gino
In 2015, Alex Gino published George, the story of a transgender 4th grade girl learning to accept herself and to come out to her loved ones....
8 Indie Queer Books Out in Winter 2023 to Preorder Now
2023 is already shaping up to be another fantastic year for queer lit. The next three months will bring us memoirs and history, speculative fiction and...
10 Space Horror Books Like the Dead Space Remake
I’m a big fan of the Dead Space video game franchise. You play the engineer Isaac Clarke (even if the name is a bit on-the-nose) who...
