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Tracy Shapley Towley

Tracy is a freelance copywriter, all-around ne’er do well, very-adult graduate of the University of Iowa, and occasional waterer of plants. Her hobbies include writing fiction, reading fiction, mixing together various flavors of soup, and typing letters to her friends on an old red typewriter that doesn't have a working period so all sentences must end in questions marks or exclamation points? She has read every Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and has a lot of thoughts on them. Her old Iowa farmhouse is shared by her husband Sean, a pair of cats, a pair of dogs, and the ghost of Kurt Vonnegut.

The Bookish Life of Elisabeth Moss

From starring in bookish TV shows to narrating audiobooks and producing her own book-to-movie adaptations, Elisabeth Moss has a bookish career.

A History of the Lambda Literary Awards

The Lambda Literary Awards are the most prominent award in LGBTQ literature, but they have a long history of controversies.

Delicious Cookbooks for Chefs

What are the best cookbooks for chefs? Here's what to look for and why cookbooks for chefs differ from those in average kitchens.

Why Difficult Books Matter: How One Line from a Book I Read as a Child Helped Me Heal

One writer recounts how a book she read as a child— that would be deemed inappropriate by book banners today— helped her heal from trauma.

8 Nonfiction Books About Censorship

These nonfiction books about censorship offer different perspectives in various formats to show how censorship and book banning persists, including Stifled Laughter: One Woman's Story About Fighting Censorship by Claudia Johnson.

Cookbook Showdown: Best Waffle Recipes

Four waffle recipes from four cookbooks. Which waffle was the best?

Which Bookish Documentary Should You Stream Right Now?

We know you like books, but how many book related documentaries have you seen? Take this quiz to find out which one you should watch next.

Best Pillows for Reading in Bed

Keep falling asleep while reading in bed? Here are a few pillows to keep you and your books propped up and engaged.

A Complete Guide to Creating Your Own DIY Reading Retreat

Here's a guide on planning your next reading retreat at home, complete with a schedule and food ideas so you can focus on the reading!

15 of the Best Books for Seniors

Find the best books for seniors including nonfiction, large print fiction, and puzzle, activity, and memory books, like Disrupt Aging: A Bold New Path to Living Your Best Life at Every Age by Jo Ann Jenkins.