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How Is Contemporary Fiction Humanizing Mothers By Depicting The Universally Unacknowledged Perils Of Motherhood?

A look at the ways contemporary writers are offering new, complex, nuanced views of what motherhood looks like.

8 Iconic Works Of Fiction About People Trying To Change The World

These fictional characters and their stories of leadership will offer you solidarity and inspire you to have your voice heard, including those in Disoriental By Négar Djavadi.

How Do The Trauma And Revolutions Of The Non-Occident Get Featured In Fiction?

The literature of the non-Western world has initiated the much-needed conversation around who’s right in wars.

8 Remarkable Black Lesbian Fiction Books To Add To Your TBR

Black lesbian fiction began in the 60s, and there are more coming out every year. These 8 titles are a good place to start, including Here Comes The Sun by Nicole Y. Dennis-Benn.

How Contemporary U.S. Literary Fiction Is Beginning To Decolonize

Once a space dominated by white authors, contemporary literary fiction in the U.S. is beginning to encompass a diversity of narratives.

8 Notable Queer Contemporary Fiction Books By Asian Writers

Add these outstanding queer contemporary novels by Asian writers to your TBR, including The Year of Blue Water by Yanyi.

9 New Books To Pick Up At The Airport

Whether you're on a short flight or a long haul, these brand new titles will make fitting travel companions for every bookish need, Punch Me Up to the Gods: A Memoir By Brian Broome.

8 of the Most Empowering Nonfiction Books

If you're dealing with the blues and are in search of hope and encouragement, this list of empowering nonfiction books is for you.

6 Memoirs By Authors of Color to Find Inspiration In

When the going gets tough, read true stories of courage, empowerment, and criticism within these inspiring memoirs by authors of color.

5 Non-Spiritual Self-Help Books To Help Sail Through Trying Times

From relationship advice to tips for cutting down on screen time, there's a non-spiritual self-help book for everyone, including The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love By Sonya Renee Taylor.