A Trip to the Underworld is a Rite of Passage for Young Women
Rachel Lyon, author of "Fruit of the Dead," discusses adapting the Persephone myth for the 21st century
Bradley Sides on writing Southern literary magic
Dr. Amina Gautier discusses her short story collection "The Best That You Can Do," binge writing, and looking back at the white gaze
The author of "Midwatch" on how women participate in war, the origins of their violence, and the hauntings that pursue them
Donna Hemans' novel "The House of Plain Truth" investigates the painful sacrifices that come with immigrating
Kiley Reid, author of "Come and Get It," on money, abuse of power, and navigating complex friendships
The Pulitzer Prize-winner discusses his new novel "My Friends" and exile as a form of death
"City of Laughter" centers a young woman seeking answers about her family’s past after the death of her father
In her novel "Dead in Long Beach, California," a grief-stricken writer holds onto her dead brother by impersonating him via text
Jacqueline Alnes’ book "The Fruit Cure" delves into online wellness culture, and the power of stories we inherit—and tell ourselves—about our bodies
Jami Attenberg, author of the writer's guide "1000 Words," is making the literary world more accessible
KB Brookins' poetry collection "Freedom House" is a manifesto and rallying call for Black trans liberation
Her memoir-in-essays explores addiction, queerness, incarceration, and invisible disabilities