Essays

Lit Where You Eat: Authors Who Work as Booksellers

Playing the field: Check out this fun essay about authors who have been, or are currently, also booksellers!

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5 Authors Who Coined Their Own Sub-Genres

From Africanjujuism to hopepunk, quozy mysteries, and more, here are five sub-genres that were coined by authors!

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Why Do Writers Use Different Pen Names for Genres?

Why and how do genre fiction writers use different pen names? We talk to three authors about how they use…

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How Much Have Book Prices Increased Since 2019?

It isn't just a feeling. Books are getting more expensive.

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What is the Millennial Genre?

The idea of a millennial genre has been floating around for a while and seems to be here to stay.…

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Who Was Cormac McCarthy?

Who was Cormac McCarthy? Read about the iconic author's early life, his literary career, and long-term impact.

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True Crime: Rare Book Theft Edition

For some, certain books hold a rare and expensive status. As a result, there are people who try to steal…

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The Conflicting Ideas Readers Must Be Able to Hold

Conflict number one: readers are capable of separating fiction from reality, AND books can have profound effects on real life.

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Bookish Is a Bad Thing? A History of The Word “Bookish”

The history of the word "bookish" might be more surprising than you'd expect–and its connotation less positive.

3 weeks ago

A Girl and Her Horse: Who Gets to Be a “Horse Girl” In Fiction?

Let's take a look at "horse girl" stories past and present: who they represent and how they compare to the…

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