Joan Didion, who died late last year, leaves behind a prolific and unmatched writing legacy. The literary icon published 19 books spanning fiction and nonfiction, including unflinching political criticism, depictions of Hollywood glamor and extravagance, and deeply personal memoirs.    This wide-ranging

Black History Month may be coming to a close, but it’s essential that we continue to highlight the contributions of Black poets. For many of us, writing or reading poetry is a way to inspire, uplift, and motivate ourselves and

While the literary world has changed in many ways since the pandemic began, one shift stands out as clearly positive and even revolutionary: The rise of online readings, poetry slams, and open mics. These virtual events make poetry more accessible,

Desire, memory, love, dreams, and rage: February’s releases illustrate complex, often intangible emotions and concepts, sharpening them into distinct images. These five new and highly anticipated titles will invite you to feel a full range of emotions, engage in radical

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Like poetry, soup is comforting, warm, and can bring friends and communities together. Caroline Wright’s Soup Club: 80 Cozy Recipes for Creative, Plant-Based Soups and Stews to Share makes this connection clear, as Wright pairs her original, hearty recipes with