On Meeting Famous Writers

A primer for the uninitiated and/or inadequate.

Beryl Markham and Mattress Mary

You never know what'll happen at a book club…

The Buddy System

There’s nothing wrong with co-authoring a book — or taking over a series.

39 Romance Novels the DC Lit Scene Needs Right Now

Is that a hanging chad in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me?

4 Laugh-out-Loud-Funny Books

Read your way to comfort during these savage times.

The Literature of Racism

Praising Toni Morrison’s clear-eyed view of a national crisis.

A Matter of Taste

Food books can enlighten, but don’t overeat

A Story a Day

A look at an innovative project celebrating an under-appreciated form