Books, Arts, and Culture

There’s something inherently charged and dramatic about a dinner party—various individuals, couples, or families coming together to share a meal, perhaps several courses over several hours,...

On September 27th, we shared the results of EveryLibrary and Book Riot’s survey on parent perceptions of public libraries. This has been such a valuable partnership,...

Is it me, or are fungi having a “moment?” I’m seeing them everywhere: on clothes, tights, even backpacks! When my son has a nature class, and...

In the mood for something disturbing and thought-provoking? I’ve got 20 must-read, no-sleep stories — both fiction and nonfiction — for you below. These books will...

My daughter was ten months old when I abandoned her for the first time, for five days. I went to an academic conference to present on...

Here at Electric Lit, we’re suckers for a good bookshelf. Any kind of bookshelf! Alphabetized shelves, color-coded shelves, shelves that were once organized but have since...

Zimbabwe is a former settler colony and, as such, contains multiples. This is why I have always felt compelled to write about this “small place” that...