Books, Arts, and Culture

When I first joined a workshop in 1994, American literary fiction was dominated by and continually lauded a “quiet” kind of writer, one often influenced by...

In 2002, when I was a relatively recent college graduate, I found a book that served both as a complement and counterpoint to the (white) feminist...

Historical mysteries are great reads both for fans of whodunnits as well as those who like to learn about different times and places. Delving into the...

Ever wondered about the structure of the physical book?  Ever wondered what those weird papers at the beginning and back of books are called? Or those...

It’s an incredible summer for books by women in translation. Exciting debuts, literary thrillers, new books from favorites like Yoko Ogawa and Olga Tokarczuk, and so much...

Do you ever wish you could just sprout gills and descend back to the bottom of the ocean? It has been an annoyingly hot summer here...

When we think of manga, we picture action-packed fantasy stories that feature young teens. But a closer look at the format will reveal there are many...

Spoken word and slam poetry have become increasingly popular in the last few years. They have captured readers’ attention for their rawness and beauty and for...

With the world being a difficult place for those of any marginalized background, one of the things those of us who are looking to do something...