Free Art Books!
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has made 502 art books free and available online for your enjoyment!
Kelly Link’s Advice to Debut Authors
Lit Hub has a transcript of Kelly Link’s speech at the 2019 One Story Literary Debutante Ball. “When I realized I would have to say something here other than, “Yes, I’d love another drink, thank you!” I tried to figure out what I could say that would be […]
50 Crime Thrillers by Women
Ann Cleeves, Val McDermid and Dreda Say Mitchell suggest some sweet thrillers for your reading pleasure!
“Specimens of the Plants & Fruits of the Island of Cuba by Mrs. A.K. Wollstonecraft”
National Geographic has a lovely look at a rediscovered book of Cuban plants. “Nondescript marbled cardboard covers and a title page in cursive handwriting announce Specimens of the Plants & Fruits of the Island of Cuba by Mrs. A.K. Wollstonecraft. This simplicity belies the contents of the slim, […]
“That Serbian Book in Santa Clarita Diet”
Brandon Hawks considers the fictional Sixteenth Century Serbian book that puts the Santa Clarita Diet‘s zombie disease in historical context. (And he teaches everyone more about mixed media manuscript-print books). “While the book is a plot device, pointing to the mysteries of the disease’s origins centuries before, its […]
Fifty Shades of White: The Long Fight Against Racism In Romance Novels”
Lois Becket writes about race, racism, romance and “relatability” in romance, the Romance Writers of America and the Rita awards. “People say: ‘Well, I can’t relate,’” [Beverly] Jenkins told NPR a few years ago, after watching white readers simply walk past her table at a book signing. “You […]
The Cultural Gutter 