The most famous pumpkin in the United States is not found in literature, but rather in the cheerily autumnal Starbucks merchandising that announces the yearly return of the much beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte. The cultish drink continues to spawn think pieces, grotesquely adorable DIY recipes, greeting cards, and even a surprisingly lengthy Wikipedia page. The drink has been […]

Morris Award finalist Cat Winters loves a good ghost story. Her knockout young adult debut, In the Shadow of Blackbirds, tackled World War I, the Spanish flu, séances, and the weight of souls. In her The Cure for Dreaming, 1900 Oregon was the backdrop for a tale of young woman freeing her suppressed independence during the rise of hypnotism.