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Hannah Engler

Hannah lives in New York and works in publishing. In addition to Book Riot, her articles have appeared on Forbes.com, the American Writer's Museum blog, Feminist Campus, and more. When not writing or reading (which is hardly ever), she tweets, eats, and watches Nora Ephron movies. Twitter: @caffeinehannah

The 2 (Very Different) Books That Helped My Reading Slump

"I could go a year without reading and still very much be a person who loves to read. Books are patient, and the right ones will be there when you need them." On the books that helped a reader out of a reading slump.

Susan Sontag, Leslie Jamison, and Me: Reading About Pain and #MeToo

Two women write about empathy and fetishizing the pain of women.

David Sedaris Inspired Me To Keep A Diary

How David Sedaris' newest book inspired a reader to keep her own diary.

Reading For Every Type of Self-Care

Need comfort? Riling up? Want your reading to have an impact? Here are books for all kinds of self-care.

I Can’t Read Any More Celebrity Memoirs

Why celebrity memoirs about performed normalcy and quirkiness aren't enough for this reader.

When to Get Rid of Books

Need some help deciding when to let go? Here are 5 reasons to part with your books.

Books for Being in Unfamiliar Territory, Part Two

Whether you're missing home, escaping home, or call the whole world your home, here's a new round of books to help you chart your course.

3 Books of Stories That Made My Life Better

Three life-changing short story and essay collections.

A Love Letter to My Local Bookstore

I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach.

Books for Fans of My Favorite Murder

Love the podcast "My Favorite Murder"? You'll love these books!