Best Literary History Book Recommendations

Erica Jong shocked readers with her novel about women's sexuality in the 1970s, and she tells us why she's ready to do it again.

"If you're still having sex, you can save the marriage."

Let these words of wisdom from Pat Conroy, William Styron, Natalie Goldberg, and others inspire you to finish that book.

Dive deeper into this week's top stories.

These authors redefine the golden age.

The acclaimed writer of Chaos shares a handful of nonfiction works that have inspired his own.

Gloria Steinem reflects on Dorothy Dinnerstein's feminist classic and gender equality in early societies.

The best in modern Mexican American literature.

Gloria Steinem discusses the continued importance of Marge Piercy's sci-fi classic, Woman on the Edge of Time.

Paula Gunn Allen, a Native American activist, offers hope for the future in The Sacred Hoop, says Gloria Steinem.

How Margaret Atwood's classic shows the significance of reproductive freedom.

How Mary McCarthy's classic can be read as an indicator of change—or the lack of it.

Valerie Hudson's critical book shows how violence against women is a proxy for nationwide violence.

Gloria Steinem discusses the lasting impact of Robin Morgan's political classic on terrorism.

Thoughts on timeless and timely books.

Every month, renowned authors pick a story from the magazine’s archives to read aloud and discuss—with hilarious results.