Author Essay
The Power of Reflection and Memory in Fiction
Mary Rose Maccoll, author of Lost Autumn, explains why we seek that "final coming home" in fiction.
By MARY-ROSE MACCOLL • 4 days ago
Author Essay
How Libraries Affirm Our Humanity
Pastor and author Emily M. D. Scott praises the enduring promise of public libraries.
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Author Essay
Why Slow Reading Is Perfectly Okay
The author of Do Nothing calls for enjoying words as a luxurious meal, rather than a hurried buffet.
By Celeste Headlee • 4 weeks ago
Author Essay
Books to Read to Inspire Hope
A neurosurgeon shares five books that helped him see so much grace and light in the world.
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Author Essay
Thrillers Need Heroines Because We Need Heroines
We can speak up. We can fight back. We can take charge.
By NINA SADOWSKY • 2 months ago
Author Essay
Why We Need More Historical Fiction with LGBTQ+ Characters
What cannot be remembered might still be imagined and loved, through the power of art.
By SHANNON PUFAHL • 3 months ago
Author Essay
Why Millennials Are Going Deeper When Reading About Astrology
Astrology is part of a 2.2 billion dollar industry—and it's growing every day. Here's why.
By JESSICA LANYADOO and T. GREENAWAY • 3 months ago
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Why Active Reading to Our Children Matters
Spoiler: There are far more benefits to reading to your children than you can imagine.
By DANIEL J. SIEGEL and TINA PAYNE BRYSON • 3 months ago
