Culture
From books that make us nostalgic to stories every bibliophile can relate to, we celebrate books and their lasting impact on our lives.
What Book Should I Read Next? Answering the Bookworm’s Dilemma
Here's how to choose your next read.
Still on the Edge: Gloria Steinem Explores the Marge Piercy Classic
Gloria Steinem discusses the continued importance of Marge Piercy's sci-fi classic, Woman on the Edge of Time.
The Sacred Hoop: “Patriarchy is Neither Universal Nor Inevitable”
Paula Gunn Allen, a Native American activist, offers hope for the future in The Sacred Hoop, says Gloria Steinem.
Gloria Steinem on Patriarchy and Power in The Handmaid’s Tale
How Margaret Atwood's classic shows the significance of reproductive freedom.
Gloria Steinem on the Many Reasons to Read The Group
How Mary McCarthy's classic can be read as an indicator of change—or the lack of it.
Gloria Steinem Discusses Sex & World Peace
Valerie Hudson's critical book shows how violence against women is a proxy for nationwide violence.
Forever Relevant: Robin Morgan's The Demon Lover
Gloria Steinem discusses the lasting impact of Robin Morgan's political classic on terrorism.
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“Monster” by Robin Morgan: The Anthem of the Women’s Movement
In 1972, this electrifying poem inspired women everywhere to take a stand in the fight for equality.
Our 9 Favorite Episodes of the New Yorker Fiction Podcast
Every month, renowned authors pick a story from the magazine’s archives to read aloud and discuss—with hilarious results.
