All This and Brains, Too: 5 Signature Literary Fashions
Who else but James Joyce could pull off an eye patch?
10 Famous Writers on Keeping a Journal
These writers know the importance of keeping a journal, whether it's for revenge, memory, or stress reduction.
Star-Crossed Lovers: YA Books Inspired by Romeo and Juliet
From feuding families to balcony scenes, these novels draw on the best of the Bard.
Sincerely Yours: 8 Best Literary Letter Collections
Read between the lines in the letters of your favorite writers.
What's a Novel vs. a Book? And 3 More Questions You Were Afraid to Ask
The real question is, what's a novelette?
Vita Sackville-West: Virginia Woolf’s Greatest Love Affair
Meet the woman who inspired Virginia Woolf's most fanciful novel.
12 Brilliant Female Authors You’ve Never Heard Of
These underappreciated writers deserve your attention.
Celebrating the 120-Year History of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Rediscovering the book series that redefined children's literature.
Gloria Steinem on Pat Conroy’s The Great Santini
The Great Santini stands as a classic account of families shaped by the rigid patriarchy around them.
The Family That Inspired J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan
The Peter Pan author based his characters in real life.
Gloria Steinem on The Color Purple
The iconic feminist praises Alice Walker's ability to move readers.
