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Ibram X. Kendi, Asako Yuzuki, Anne Lamott, and more: 20 new books out today!

Ibram X. Kendi, Asako Yuzuki, Anne Lamott, and more: 20 new books out today!

By Julia Hass | March 17, 2026

On the Genius of Frances Burney, Jane Austen’s Most Important Literary Predecessor

On the Genius of Frances Burney, Jane Austen’s Most Important Literary Predecessor

Natasha Joukovsky Considers Ahead-of-Their-Time Novels Cecilia and Evelina

By A. Natasha Joukovsky | March 16, 2026

Beyond “Women’s Fiction...” On the Quiet Brilliance of Barbara Pym

Beyond “Women’s Fiction...” On the Quiet Brilliance of Barbara Pym

Kerry Clare In Praise of Writing Stories Attuned to the Details of Everyday Life

By Kerry Clare | March 16, 2026

Crying in the Multiverse: On the Potential of Possibility as a Literary Device

Crying in the Multiverse: On the Potential of Possibility as a Literary Device

Genevieve DeGuzman Channels Grief and Loss Into Imagining Other Worlds

By Genevieve DeGuzman | March 16, 2026

Janine Kovac on Getting Into Writing Residencies and Book Festivals

Janine Kovac on Getting Into Writing Residencies and Book Festivals

From the Memoir Nation Podcast, Hosted by Brooke Warner and Grant Faulkner

By Memoir Nation | March 16, 2026

Philip Schultz on Unavoidable Mortality

Philip Schultz on Unavoidable Mortality

In Conversation with Mitzi Rapkin on the First Draft Podcast

By First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing | March 16, 2026

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Is This the Most Literary Video Game of All Time?

By Josh Lambert | March 13, 2026

Andrew Martin on How to Manage Exposition

By Andrew Martin | March 13, 2026

Am I the Asshole For Trying to Pitch Editors and Agents at Crowded AWP Parties?

By Kristen Arnett | March 13, 2026

What Should You Read Next? Here Are the Best Reviewed Books of the Week

What Should You Read Next? Here Are the Best Reviewed Books of the Week

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By Book Marks | March 13, 2026

Aracelis Girmay on Reading Toni Morrison and Lucille Clifton

Aracelis Girmay on Reading Toni Morrison and Lucille Clifton

In Conversation with Jordan Kisner on Thresholds

By Thresholds | March 13, 2026

On the Power of Maia Kobabe’s <em>Gender Queer</em>, One of the Most Banned Books of Its Era

On the Power of Maia Kobabe’s Gender Queer, One of the Most Banned Books of Its Era

Nico Mara-McKay Considers the Groundbreaking 2019 Graphic Memoir

By Nico Mara-McKay | March 12, 2026

On Lio Min’s <em>Beating Heart Baby</em> as “Portable Fortress of Dreams”

On Lio Min’s Beating Heart Baby as “Portable Fortress of Dreams”

Alexander Chee Considers the 2022 YA Romance

By Alexander Chee | March 12, 2026

On the Pure Pleasure of Plot in Gretchen Felker-Martin’s <em>Manhunt</em>

On the Pure Pleasure of Plot in Gretchen Felker-Martin’s Manhunt

Harron Walker Considers the 2020 Speculative Horror Novel

By Harron Walker | March 12, 2026

What Was Lost: A Queer Accounting of the <em>NY Times Book Review</em>, 2013-2022

What Was Lost: A Queer Accounting of the NY Times Book Review, 2013-2022

Thirteen Essential Books by Trans and Queer Writers,
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By Sandy Ernest Allen | March 12, 2026

On <em>Hail Mary</em>, an Important History of American Women Playing Tackle Football

On Hail Mary, an Important History of American Women Playing Tackle Football

Julie Kliegman Consdiers Frankie de la Cretaz and Lyndsey D’Arcangelo’s 2021 History

By Julie Kliegman | March 12, 2026

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