Natalie Layne Baker

One reader reflects on how the skills they've learned from practicing mindfulness have helped them forge more mindful connections to books.

In this piece, we explore some of the less-fun aspects of publishing jobs, and attempt to separate the "dream" job from reality.

Worldbuilding is an essential tool in the arsenals of many fiction writers. Check out this write-up on what makes great worldbuilding tick!

A Miss Havisham character analysis that explores the character's ambiguous age, past trauma, and various reinterpreations.

One reader examines the phenomenon of fans harassing authors online, arriving at the conclusion: authors don't OWE you books.

Announcing the fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and playwriting winners of this year's Whiting Award for emerging writers.

One reader draws from personal experience to give tips on how to read to a child, and making it an enjoyable experience for both child and adult.

A reader reflects on the messages left behind in library books at their university library, and how the notes acted as documents of time and place.

Tom Angleberger returns as this year's BOOK IT! With Pizza Hut author partner.

A list of prolific women authors who have penned enough books for a deep dive! Check out this primer of women who have written ten or more books.