Podcast
Authors on Audio: Matthew Pearl

An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.

Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old

Book Review

Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old

By Mary Beard

An erudite exploration of antiquity’s allure.

Immersions: A Novel

Book Review

Immersions: A Novel

By Kyle McCarthy

A dark bildungsroman set in the world of ballet.

Book Review

Djuna

By Jon Macy

Djuna

Meet a queer, kinda-sorta literary starlet from the 1920s.

Feature

Our Week in Reviews: 12/27/25

A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.

Book Review

Book and Dagger

By Elyse Graham

Book and Dagger

Too many tangents derail what could’ve been an intriguing wartime tale.

Washington, DC

All I Wanted for Christmas…

Was a spot at the 2026 Washington Writers Conference!

Book Review

Man, F*ck This House (And Other Disasters)

This collection of scary stories is heavy on heart and gore.

Book Review

Dragon and Chameleon 5

By Ryo Ishiyama

Dragon and Chameleon 5

Unacquainted with manga? Test the waters with this volume.

Beyond The Book

7 Sweet Stories for Christmas Eve

Wouldn’t a feel-good tale hit the spot right about now?

Book Review