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Rusted Vestiges and Overgrown Eyesores: 6 Novels Set in Abandoned Places

Rusted Vestiges and Overgrown Eyesores: 6 Novels Set in Abandoned Places

John Searles Explores the Allure of Locked Places and Unlocked Time

By John Searles | March 25, 2022

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Oscars Best Picture Spotlight: What to Read (and Watch) If You Liked Licorice Pizza

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5 Book Reviews You Need To Read This Week

On interracial relationships, the Internet, imposters, and more

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Oscars Best Picture Spotlight: What to Read (and Watch) If You Liked Nightmare Alley

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By Literary Hub | March 23, 2022

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Elissa Washuta on Michael Lewis, Tommy Orange, and Indigenous Literature

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What Do We Mean When We Call a Character a “Monster”?

What Do We Mean When We Call a Character a “Monster”?

For Jess Zimmerman, One Reader’s Villain is Another’s Hero

By Jess Zimmerman | March 17, 2022

Telling the Stories of the Wrongly Incarcerated

Telling the Stories of the Wrongly Incarcerated

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“Fabulous Outfits, Breathlessly Described.” A Reading List of Literary “It” Girls

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Finance Books for People Who Hate Finance: A Reading List

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