Books Contents Archive

"You don’t meet many 52-year-old white male authors anymore, apart from the paltry number of writers —  a mere 75 percent —  that make up the publishing industry. It’s sad." (via @mcsweeneys)

Lea Ypi’s concern is that contemporary liberalism has pursued freedom at the expense of equality, while socialists have made the opposite mistake, stressing equality at the expense of freedom. Why can’t we have both? she asks. Thomas Meaney reads ‘Free’: https://t.co/318QQ3uZjl

Are you excited for the new adaptation? https://t.co/deMC5bAJUD

In this week's podcast, courtesy of @MEM_Library's WYPL Book Talk, @danieldevise discusses KING OF THE BLUES: THE RISE AND REIGN OF B.B. KING (@groveatlantic): https://t.co/WvCKD27N03 https://t.co/vTDoJEkedP

Moving through grief with the characters in Korean dramas. https://t.co/Ytbob0aFbW

"I was burned out and exhausted walking in, but I left that interaction realizing I would be writing books for the rest of my life." https://t.co/y31kgaOJeh

“Nightmare. It’s the word people use again and again. As if language does not have any waking words to describe the texture of war.” https://t.co/bZpfNQQn2h

"Philippine literature is slowly gaining international recognition, but there are more sub-genres waiting to be explored by international readers." https://t.co/NGGtLD484D

Books that look toward a better future. https://t.co/RSw4K5VxAf

Are you a cheerful Frog or a contemplative Toad? https://t.co/wb3RLqNDLK

Unforgettable novels that explore new possibilities from the queer immigrant vantage point. https://t.co/5UJAxjybBN

"I’m happy to report that we’ve got everything from light and sweet witchy YA to sinister magical murder." https://t.co/0Q1xacaEYR #ad @IDWPublishing

Interracial relationships that don’t always include whiteness in the equation. https://t.co/BvXLnYhULU

Here are some YA retellings you should have on your radar! https://t.co/aVphr2CF7y

"The quest for silver linings won’t save us from the void, but it might at least give us some cushioning." https://t.co/OUQFT2rWg9