Recognizing the years of struggle for civil rights and equality is one of the many reasons we recognize pride and amplify queer voices throughout the whole year. Celebrate the contributions to art and literature that pioneers of LGBTQ+ civil rights worked toward. From true stories of indelible figures and places in history to incredible works […]
“It does come down to that moment, when as a reader or as a writer entering into a story we say — it’s not about me, it’s about you.” Alice McDermott’s Absolution shines a light on the dynamic lives of American women as they navigate the tumultuous era of the Vietnam War. McDermott joins us […]
Family Meal by Bryan Washington features the importance of food, friends and connection with a cast of characters working through the transitions in life. Washington joins us to talk about the identity of place, how he writes the messiness of life, staying truthful to characters and their struggles and more. Curtis Chin’s Everything I Learned, […]
Nights are getting longer and days are getting darker, and the reading is always good… We’re featuring some of our favorite writers on Poured Over this month, including bestselling storytellers we’ve read since we were young (and continue to read years later), National Book Award winners, former Discover Debut Author picks, and more. Fair to […]