There is hardly anything more satisfying for a book-lover than finding a troupe of like-minded bibliophiles with whom we can share our favorite reads. Book clubs are experiencing a surge in popularity for this reason, not to mention that they are also inexpensive, tons of fun, and a great way to connect with new people. […]
The memoir remains a powerful literary format, as evinced by the deluge of new titles arriving in the category every month. Some are penned (or co-penned, or ghost-penned or, we imagine, drunkenly dictated Jim Morrison-style with an open bottle of Jack Daniels near at hand) by elder statespeople in their field, and brim with gossip, insight, and […]
If the pen is mightier than the sword, some authors may have wielded their swords a little too close to home. While we often think of books as having the unparalleled ability to connect people, inspire empathy, and encourage discourse, sometimes books can cause real-life rifts. Time and again, history has seen friendships ended, insults […]
We’re already in the heat of July, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned about summer, it’s that if you don’t take care to plan some fun outdoorsy activities, it will pass by in the blink of an eye! And yes, reading outside counts as a fun outdoorsy activity. Here are a few choice summer […]
Chris Bohjalian is the author of a slew of addictive books, from The Light in the Ruins, to The Sandcastle Girls, to The Night Strangers. Today marks the arrival of his latest novel, Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands. In it, protagonist Emily Shepard is a homeless teenager, orphaned by a cataclysmic event that may have been caused […]
