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9 Books That Are a Call to Action Against Rape Culture

Go beyond Sexual Assault Awareness Month with a mini-curriculum of books about rape culture.

Please Give These People Their Own Imprints

Inspired by the news that Lena Dunham is getting her own imprint, Rioters create their own wish list.

What Would Your Book Collection Say After You Die?

A fellow book-obsessed friend and I were talking today, and she brought up an interesting question: What would people think ...

10 Of Our Favorite Literary TED Talks From 2015

We adore a good literary TED Talk around here. 2015 gave us talks about poetry in prisons, the StoryCorps project, and the making of a bad feminist.  

In Praise of the Literary Provocateur

On the value of writers who are willing to push the political and social envelope.

The Books Roxane Gay Has Recommended on Twitter

Looking for your next read? Peruse this tweet round-up of Roxane Gay's book recommendations.

A Morning At the Decatur Book Festival

Maybe an indie book festival is an ideal place to encounter readers who, in their particularity, are also so like you.

Literary Food Blogs: An Introduction

This article offers an introduction to the beautiful, fascinating, and delicious world of literary food blogs.

The Well-Readheads Play Word Association

LH: Kittenhips! We’ve finally had a whole week without snow up to our eyes. We have doffed our long underwear! ...