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What Kristin Hannah’s ‘The Four Winds’ Says About an Author’s Duty

A book review and a few thoughts on the obligations of a writer to a reader

6 Publishing Trends that Stop Readers From Buying Books

These revolting marketing trends make readers think twice before buying a physical book and publishers need to stop doing them. Do you agree?

‘In the Dream House’ Is the Queer History Lesson You Need Right Now

Cover of 'In the Dream House' by Carmen Maria Machado on a light purple background surrounded by little houses.

Carmen Maria Machado’s memoir sheds light on domestic abuse within same-sex couples, exposing a worrying knowledge gap

Why I Said Goodbye to the Paperback

Photo collage showing a Kindle e-reader held, or on a table next to a cup of coffee, on a yellow background with small book doodles scattered around.

Not buying physical books and reading digitally still validates you as a bookworm. Reading depends on circumstances and you can love books in any form.

Thoughts on Life in the Library

What working in a library can teach you about books, authors, readers, and yourself

‘The Parted Earth’: Bringing Partition’s Darkness to Light

Copy of A Parted Earth, held up against a wooden fence

Anjali Enjeti’s story of a land divided

TikTok Rescued Me From the Longest Reading Slump

Three female authors ended my temporarily bookless existence

‘Between Two Kingdoms’: The Power of Owning Your Story

Suleika Jaouad's memoir, Between Two Kingdoms, atop a navy blue comforter. A painting with blue, black, yellow, and purple sits in the bottom half of the photo, behind the book.

Truths from Suleika Jouad’s brilliant memoir

5 Books like ‘The Song of Achilles’

Cover of 'The Song of Achilles' on cream background with olive leaves pattern.

Books that echo elements of Miller’s acclaimed novel

Lessons Learned from a Lifetime of Books

Confessions of an experienced bookworm