10 Examples of the Masterful Short Fiction of Alice Munro
A good short story can change the way you look at the world, and all of Alice Munro's short stories were good.
Celebrated Postmodernist John Barth Goes to the Big Funhouse in the Sky
This is a blog post about being a blog post about John Barth, who wrote a story about a character who was a character in a story.
Short Stories and eMagazines: Perfect Quick Reads for Busy People
A diverse selection of short reads in mystery, science fiction, general fiction and eMagazines.
Teen Reads List Inspired by the Black Lives Matter Movement
Thought-provoking teen books that are sure to inspire discussions around race, justice and privilege.
10 Poignant Stories You Won’t Soon Forget
Unforgettable stories with a haunting and moving tone.
10 Best Fiction Books of 2018
So many books, so little time. A short list that includes notable fiction titles from 2018 and lots of "best of the year" lists to explore for further reading.
9 Wonderfully Witty, Fast-Paced Funny Fiction Novels
Fans of witty writing and fast-paced stories with humor sprinkled in will love these books.
12 Spooky and Terror-Filled Short Story Collections to Read with the Lights On
Spooky and haunting tales to read on Halloween or anytime.
7 Offbeat Funny Fiction Novels Featuring Quirky Characters
Offbeat stories featuring eccentric and quirky characters.
10 Genuinely Funny Funny Fiction Books You’re Sure to Love
An eclectic mix of humorous books that are endlessly entertaining and quirky that will make you laugh out loud.
No Capes Required! Comics Embrace All Literary Genres
If you haven’t picked up a comic in a while, one of these titles may be the perfect place to get reacquainted.
Weird But True: This Lesser Known Fiction Genre is Making A Comeback
Weird fiction is characterized primarily by its blending of science fiction, fantasy, horror and just about every other fiction genre to create something entirely new.
The Best Fiction and Nonfiction Books of 2017
Explore a selection of the "best of the best" fiction and nonfiction books of 2017.
Book, Humbug!
The new movie The Man Who Invented Christmas purports to tell all about Charles Dickens and his most famous creation. But there's more to it than that.
Psychological Horror: 10 Suspenseful and Creepy Reads
Fans of Ghost Stories, Horror and Psychological Suspense will enjoy this blog post.
Nobel Prize Winners
The Nobel Peace Prize has an interesting history - continue reading to learn more about it and check out a selection of books by some of the recipients.
All Things Sherlock
Sherlock Holmes is one of the most famous detectives of all-time. Explore this blog post to learn more about the history and works inspired by the infamous character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Best Fiction Books of 2015
Best fiction books of 2015 including historical fiction, mysteries, suspense, thrillers, science fiction, fantasy, romance, love stories and short stories. Amazing selections by notable authors like Kristen Hannah, Paula Hawkins, Ruth Rendell, Sonali Dev, Naomi Novak, J.K. Jemisin and Angela Flournoy.
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