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Give Us Stories to Retell: An Argument for the Canon as a Springboard

The History of Nazi Book Burning

Scenes From Books That Stay With Us Become a Part of Us

Deep down we know that certain scenes from books become part of who we are, but I recently found myself wondering how and why it happens.

The History of the Book of the Month Club

Who Was Joan Didion?

After her passing, we look at who Joan Didion was, her influence on the literary world, and more.

Is There Such a Thing As a Reliable Narrator?

Is there such thing as a reliable narrator? One reader asks other avid readers and writers for their opinions.

When Does LORD OF THE RINGS Get Interesting?

Reading Authentically: The Current State of Diversity in Picture Books

Lualhati Bautista Might Become the First Filipina to be Published by Penguin Classics

In a white and male- dominated classics genre, authors of color are starting to get off the sidelines, including this Filipina writer.

A History of the Advice Column

From 17th century London to today, the history of the advice column is rich and fruitful. If you want to know more, read on.