Ben Fountain, author of Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk, and Alan Heathcock, author of Volt, discuss provocative and “political” writing, the desire for accuracy, and the compulsion to tell stories in an exclusive conversation.
The literary world can like an infinite sea of ideas: walk into a bookstore and the thousands of titles on display—which are only the tip of the bookberg bobbing under the surface—is overwhelming in the best way. You might imagine the chances of two novels written by different people, at different times, and for different reasons being […]
Like painting, wine, and the human condition, writing is something that can stand up to a lifetime if study. Wherever you are in your journey as a writer, it’s essential to keep your bookshelves well stocked with inspiring mentor texts and reference books that will help you develop your craft. The books on this list […]
March is Women’s History Month, so to celebrate, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite historical fiction books about some awesome women through the ages. From the first professional female pilot and American’s first black female millionaire to well-known names like Zelda Fitzgerald, George Sand, and Nefertiti, these incredible women—and so many more—have had a […]
Contrary to popular belief, bookish types love a good party. Just because we’re totally happy staying in and reading doesn’t mean we don’t also like to hit up the occasional rager or elegant dinner party. It’s just that we like our parties—like everything else—to be literary-themed. Luckily, you can’t do better for party inspiration than […]