Short Stories for People Who are Iffy About Short Stories
Lorrie Moore (Bark) and Lydia Davis (Can’t and Won’t) are two masters of the short story whose new collections hit…
Roundups
2 New Books (and 5 Old Ones) That Prove the Epistolary Novel is Alive and Well
When we previously considered the role of narrative voice in fiction, we left out one of the biggies—one in which,…
Four Great Dystopian Novels that Made it to the Big Screen
Although they can be deeply unsettling, I do love a good dystopian novel. They pinpoint the ways in which seemingly…
Our Favorite Dr. Seuss Books
Mention the incomparable Dr. Seuss to any book lover, and they are apt to get a dreamy look in their…
Our 9 Favorite Books About Horses
The lucky Chinese Year of the Horse begins today, which has our thoughts turning to equines—a popular subject among many…
The Most Memorable Marriage Proposals in Literature
Happy Engagement Season! What? You weren’t aware that engagements have their very own season? They sure do, according to the…
6 Great Amusement Park Reads That Are Completely Verrückt
As I type this, the Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark is building a 17-story, 65-mile-an-hour water slide named Verrückt. Depending on…
Our Favorite Hidden Histories, Revealed
2013 was a banner year for revelatory writing: The Secret History author Donna Tart released her first book since 2002; the…
The Best Books to Buy Everyone On Your Holiday Shopping List
Throughout the holiday season, we’re gathering books that make the perfect gifts for everyone on your list—from your mother and the…
Books We’re Thankful For
“I spent a good long while trying to come up with an answer that wasn’t so obvious, but when it…
The 7 Best Comeuppances in Literature
There is nothing quite as gratifying as a good comeuppance—it can even outmatch a good revenge, in some cases. Although the…
Gift Guides: 7 Books for People Who Love Malcolm Gladwell
Throughout the holiday season, we’re gathering books that make the perfect gifts for everyone on your list—from your mother and the…
12 Books to Give Mom This Year
Throughout the holiday season, we’re gathering books that make the perfect gifts for everyone on your list—from your mother and the…
6 Books for People Who Love Harry Potter
Throughout the holiday season, we’re gathering books that make the perfect gifts for everyone on your list—from your mother and the…
The 7 Best Revenge Stories in Literature
Marcus Aurelius once said that the best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injury. Sure, it’s sage…
7 Books That Belong On Every Runner’s Bookshelf
If you’re a runner, picking up a book on running is always a good idea. If you’ve been slacking, it…
Books To Read When You’re In The Mood To Cry For Days
When I’m in the mood for a good cry, and greeting cards and Sarah MacLachlan ASPCA commercials aren’t scratching the…
10 Must-Read Books That Take Place In the Midwest
I’m from the Midwest, and contrary to stereotype, I don’t have a beaming smile, freckles, or the ability to cow…
7 Wedding Themes For Serious Bibliophiles
How many weddings have you attended that featured a bride wearing a white dress? And what is up with that…