Pearl Buck’s Historical Fiction Novels
Forbidden love. Feminism. East vs. West. Welcome to the World of Pearl S. Buck.
Marge Piercy’s “Barbie Doll,” Almost 50 Years Later
Author Marge Piercy reflects on the changed state of women's lives since her poem was published in 1971.
The Best Books Like To Kill a Mockingbird
25 recommended reads for fans of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.
Remembering Newbery Award-Winner Nancy Willard
In memory of the beloved author, we share a poem from her collection Swimming Lessons
Who Wrote It: Anne Sexton or Sylvia Plath?
Take our quiz to test your knowledge of the famous poets' work.
How Ruth Gruber Helped 1000 European Refugees Find Asylum in America
In Haven, the award-winning journalist recounts her incredible—and controversial—involvement in the rescue of thousands of Jews.
Alice Walker Tells Readers: "Don’t Despair"
"Do we turn on others, or toward others? Do we share our awakening, or only our despair?"
14 Books Like Harry Potter for Adult Readers
Because the wizarding world doesn’t have to end at Hogwarts.
5 Beloved Characters Who Shaped Our Identity
We're still taking our cues from our literary kid-heroes.
The Laborious Birth of Jane Eyre
Discover the story behind Jane Eyre in Juliet Barker's astounding biography, The Brontës.
Heathcliff, It’s Me: The Best Brontë Movie Adaptations
Who's your favorite Heathcliff and Rochester?
9 Extraordinary Biographies About Strong Women
Dig into the histories of women who shaped the world.
Valley of the Dolls: 50 Years Later
For its 50th anniversary, Jacqueline Susann's misunderstood novel gets a re-read.
You Do You: 5 Novels for Self-Discovery
These books are sure to set you on your way to "shelf" awareness.
