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7 Must-Read Books by James McBride

A guide to our favorite books by the one and only James McBride.

By RIF Editorial Team • 4 days ago

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How The Joy Luck Club Inspired Me to Be an Author

Reading Amy Tan's classic changed everything I knew about writing.

By FRANCES CHA • 3 months ago

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Modern Retellings That Are (Arguably) Better Than the Originals

Using the mold of classics we all adore, these writers have created some serious masterpieces.

By KRISTIN MILLER • 3 months ago

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What I’m Reading: Erik Larson

Erik Larson, author of The Devil in the White City, chats about his latest book and what he's reading right now.

By Jessica Mizzi • 3 months ago

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Travel to Greece with Penguin Classics

Plus, Greek stories and myths to savor again or read for the first time.

By BEENA KAMLANI • 5 months ago

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10 Jane Austen Retellings That We Adore

Jane Austen wrote six beloved novels in her tragically short life. Since then, many authors have stepped in to continue telling her stories.

By Lorraine Berry • 5 months ago

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The Best Book-to-Screen Adaptations of 2020

Check out the originals and subscribe to our new podcast, The Adaptables, to watch with us!

By Keith Rice • 5 months ago

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Abbe and Jess’s Favorite Reads of January 2020

The RIF editors share four books that they loved this month!

By Jessica Mizzi • 7 months ago