Vanessa Willoughby is an editor and a writer. Her work has appeared on The Toast, The Hairpin, Bitch, Bookslut, Thought Catalog, and Literally, Darling.
The Bronx is losing its only Barnes & Noble. It feels more like a loss than a win.
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Writing about characters of other color doesn't have to be an impossible feat. Empathy, patience, and research can prevent racist tropes.
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Celeste Ng's award-winning novel, Everything I Never Told You, speaks to readers who are part of that "Other" America.
How does the 1966 novel of fame, money, and celebrity hold up in contemporary culture?
A new study claims that reading makes someone more attractive, and we agree.
How do you find the motivation to write when battling Imposter Syndrome?
These five books, from Atwood to Butler, deal with the themes and motifs explored in Radiohead's extensive discography.
J.K. Rowling recently apologized for Remus Lupin's death. Where do we draw the line between fanservice and writer's remorse?