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You may be shocked to learn that I don’t read every single book for my book club meetings and it’s usually because I’m reading other things. I need at least half an hour of quiet reading every morning ...

Imani Perry finds room to improvise, to think on the page in what feels like real time. Her work walks a line between ...

Clare Sestanovich’s debut novel, Ask Me Again, is a wise and beautifully written take on coming of age ...

Alice Walker’s contributions to literature extend beyond the scope of any one novel or essay. She writes with the clarity and wisdom of someone deeply attuned to the struggles and triumphs of ...

In a world that often glorifies grand gestures and major life changes, it’s easy to overlook the power of small, bold ...