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Smell that? It’s the distinct aroma of bananas, a cloud of weirdness hovering around the vicinity of your TV. This…
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2013 was a banner year for revelatory writing: The Secret History author Donna Tart released her first book since 2002; the…
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In elementary school, I really wanted to read Stephen King’s The Stand, a contemporary, Tolkienian good ‘n’ evil story with…
The 7 Deadly Sins Reading List: Wrath
Our most ancient, foundational stories are filled to the gills with wrathful acts—committed by gods, monsters, and mortals alike. But…
A Brief Tribute to Famous Authors Who’ve Spent Time in the Pen
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The Heroes & Heroines of Kid Lit: Where are They Now?
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What Would these 13 Famous Authors Give Out on Halloween?
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The Best Things About The Best American Series
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The kings and queen of the latest crop of comedy books are, by and large, loud and proud dorks. I scoured…
7 Bad Boys of Nonfiction
With notable exceptions—decadent and depraved gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson comes to mind—the bad boys of the writing world have…
5 Science Books That Will Make You Laugh
Creative types have been mining material from the sciences for years. Hollywood loves the imaginative leaps of science fiction (it’s…