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Perfect your stitches with a little help from these books.
By Orrin Grey
“You can't write well with only the nice parts of your character, and only about nice things. And I don't want even to try anymore. I want to use everything, including hate and envy and lust and fear.” ―Alison Lurie
By Orrin Grey
Spend quality time crafting this Christmas!
Memory expert Nelson Dellis went on the Today show to share his techniques.
“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” —Robert Swan
Fill your shelves (or ereader) with indispensable works.
“I never called myself a writer because it seemed so pretentious - a writer was what somebody else called you, a title bestowed.” -Viet Thanh Nguyen
In this excerpt from Dear Rebel, a woman shares her experience with standing up for herself.
The Day of the Dead celebrates those who have left us.
By Nicole Klett
The celebrated TV star died unexpectedly on October 28, but leaves behind a legacy both on the screen and behind the scenes.
The best of visual and literary storytelling.
Escape civilization, at least for a little while.
Go behind the scenes of the publishing industry.
Find growth not only in your garden but as an environmentally conscious citizen.
Stunning cases of art imitating life.
By Nicole Klett
Understand what separates us—and perhaps how we can come together.
By Orrin Grey
Jane Smiley’s musings on self-growth, literary criticism and the art of writing.
Discover more jaw-dropping true tales of historical crimes.
“The most important things in our intimate lives can't be discussed with strangers, except in books.” ―Edmund White