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The Inner Lives of Black Women: On Novels That Break the Chains of Trauma

The Inner Lives of Black Women: On Novels That Break the Chains of Trauma

Dr. Inger Burnett-Zeigler Recommends Candice Carty-Williams, Jacqueline Woodson, and More

By Dr. Inger Burnett-Zeigler | July 1, 2021

16 new books to read while sitting directly in front of the fan.

16 new books to read while sitting directly in front of the fan.

By Katie Yee | June 29, 2021

Romance Novels for Hot-Everybody Summer

Romance Novels for Hot-Everybody Summer

Erin Flanagan on the Diversity of an Often Disparaged Genre

By Erin Flanagan | June 28, 2021

On the Enchanting, Hopelessly Beautiful Splendor and History of Venice

On the Enchanting, Hopelessly Beautiful Splendor and History of Venice

Orsola Casagrande, Editor of The Book of Venice, Recommends Writing About the Iconic City

By Orsola Casagrande | June 28, 2021

The Lit Hub Staff’s Favorite Summer (Re-)Reads

The Lit Hub Staff’s Favorite Summer (Re-)Reads

Or, the Books at the Bottoms of our Beach Bags

By Emily Temple | June 22, 2021

How Black Writers Capture the Comedy and Dark Absurdity of Life in America

How Black Writers Capture the Comedy and Dark Absurdity of Life in America

Keenan Norris Recommends Paul Beatty, Fran Ross,
Mat Johnson, and More

By Keenan Norris | June 22, 2021

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On the Evolution of Female-Driven Gothic Narratives: A Reading List

On the Evolution of Female-Driven Gothic Narratives: A Reading List

Christine Mangan Recommends Fiction that Honors and Upholds the Genre’s Enduring Legacy

By Christine Mangan | June 11, 2021

5 Great Books You May Have Missed in May... Perfect for Vacation Immersion

5 Great Books You May Have Missed in May... Perfect for Vacation Immersion

Bethanne Patrick Recommends Bo-young Kim, Anjali Enjeti, and More

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On Leaving and Returning: <br>A Reading List About Home

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“My Life is Quite Gay.” A Queer Memoir Reading List

“My Life is Quite Gay.” A Queer Memoir Reading List

John Paul Brammer on LGBTQ+ Stories That Guided
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