Books
An investigation on how Ed Champion and his disturbing conduct were overlooked and downplayed within the book industry for so long, and why.
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In which Jaya reads "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" for the very first time.
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Let us now signal boost the work of some women (and men) who have written some great books.
Books
Karen Abbott talks with The Toast's in-house historian about her new Civil War book, sexism, and writing about female historical figures.
Beauty
Caroline Bingley: Bridezilla. Are you surprised?
Books
Some early warning signs that you're about to read a good book.
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The books you've pretended to read! What are they and why did you do it?
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Caitlin Keefe Moran on the marvelous novels and short stories of Nancy Hale, well-known in the 1930s and 1940s, but largely overlooked today.
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Sophia Dembling, on her trip to Red Cloud, Nebraska in search of Willa Cather.
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OH MY GOD.
Books
Gallant is a likable protagonist. Goofus is not.
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If you think you might be in a MFA workshop story, we can help.
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Love you forever.
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An index to motifs in the Gothic novel, from "baby-swapping" to "wedding: aborted before ceremony."
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Madison Brewer on the 18th century novella "The Wife's Resentment," and what it has to say about the security afforded by marriage.