Here’s everything that’s making us happy <em> this </em> week.

Here’s everything that’s making us happy this week.

By Brittany Allen | April 18, 2025

“A Source of Amyuzmint.” On the Use of Bad Spelling in Early American Comedy

“A Source of Amyuzmint.” On the Use of Bad Spelling in Early American Comedy

Gabe Henry Considers the Creative Intentions and Class-Based Undertones Behind Phonetic Writing

By Gabe Henry | April 16, 2025

Here are some new literary portmanteaus to use alongside romantasy and cli-fi.

Here are some new literary portmanteaus to use alongside romantasy and cli-fi.

By James Folta | April 15, 2025

Here are some pitches for Mr. Beast and James Patterson’s next book.

Here are some pitches for Mr. Beast and James Patterson’s next book.

By James Folta | April 7, 2025

Like reading? Reductress Book Club is here to make fun of you.

Like reading? Reductress Book Club is here to make fun of you.

By James Folta | April 3, 2025

On the Best (Worst) Best Man Speech Ever (at My Super Mario-Themed Wedding)

On the Best (Worst) Best Man Speech Ever (at My Super Mario-Themed Wedding)

Mike Drucker Finds a Little Humor in Life’s Many Setbacks

By Mike Drucker | April 1, 2025

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The five kinds of party girls you find in literature.

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These are the things that are getting us through this week.

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Sloane Crosley: On the Fine Art of Saying “No”

Sloane Crosley: On the Fine Art of Saying “No”

The Benefits of Bluntly Turning Down Unwanted Requests

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<em>All Fours</em> is being adapted for TV. Here's our dream cast.

All Fours is being adapted for TV. Here's our dream cast.

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How to write a funny book about American immigration.

How to write a funny book about American immigration.

By James Folta | February 21, 2025

The curious case of the stolen F. Scott Fitzgerald statue.

The curious case of the stolen F. Scott Fitzgerald statue.

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Valentine’s Day date ideas for book nerds (and those who love them).

Valentine’s Day date ideas for book nerds (and those who love them).

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Why are we so obsessed with political cartoons?

Why are we so obsessed with political cartoons?

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Laugh a Little: Why We All Should Be Telling More Jokes

Laugh a Little: Why We All Should Be Telling More Jokes

Alison Wood Brooks on the Importance of Humor in Building Professional and Personal Relationships

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