The Authors Everyone Praises but Few Actually Read
Most of us have at least once told a certain type of literary lie. At a dinner party, someone brings […]
Why Reading Old Books Suddenly Feels More Relevant Than Ever
A specific type of bookstore still exists in some cities; it has shelves and warped wooden floors that have obviously
The New Reading Trend That’s Changing How People Learn
It’s easy to assume that Joan Didion’s writing came that way when you pick up nearly any of her sentences—those
What Every Aspiring Author Learns Too Late About Writing a Book
The majority of people who aspire to write a book believe that writing the words is the most difficult aspect.
Why Dear Debbie Proves Freida McFadden Books Are Still the Best One-Sitting Thrillers Around
Over the course of thirty novels, Freida McFadden has subtly perfected a particular kind of reading experience: the kind where
Why Quiet Readers Often Become Powerful Thinkers
The scene is the same everywhere you walk into a library. With their heads down and completely motionless, people were
How Great Authors Make Readers Feel Seen Without Saying Much
There is a scene near the end of To Kill a Mockingbird that has stuck with readers for decades, and
The Science Behind Why Certain Stories Make You Cry
Weeping over a novel on a plane can cause a certain kind of embarrassment. The woman seated next to you
How Great Books Teach Us to Understand Other People Better
Most readers will be familiar with this scene. At two in the morning, you’re engrossed in a book long after