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Ahhh parenting. Most people would say it’s one of the most challenging roles that one can take on in this world. It’s me. I’m most people. Especially in the time of corona. That said, it’s never boring. And, unlike most everything else, you can’t really train for it. Sure, you can try to prepare for

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A few months into the pandemic, my local library finally got Normal People as an audiobook on Libby. Whether it was fate or coincidence, I was the first person to hit “Borrow.” Almost as soon as I finished listening to the rather melodic Irish accents, Normal People went from having a waiting list of 0

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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a pioneer for gender equality, a tireless defender of human rights, and a highly skilled jurist. Just the second woman named to the U.S. Supreme Court, Ginsburg’s dedication to the law, sharp intellect, and commitment to excellence contributed to her becoming a legal, cultural, and feminist icon. In

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Social distancing has lots of people embracing the great outdoors these days, but plenty of hidden dangers lurk in the woods. When you take your next camping trip, be sure to pack one of the survival horror novels on the list below. You never know when you might need a scary story to read around

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It is that time of year: spooky book season. My love for horror may not be as obvious my love for romance and cozy mystery, but I do enjoy it very much. In the last few months especially, I have found myself drawn to it increasingly. I’m not exactly sure why—maybe it is just the

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In English, translated literature has a stuffy reputation. Here, where translated literature occupies a place at the margins, readers often think of it as exclusively highbrow. It’s “too serious.” Or it’s “too literary.” It’s “for eggheads.” And, moreover, it’s “like eating your vegetables.” Why, then, would we want to force this stuff on unsuspecting children??

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Happy Hobbit Day, the day we celebrate the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, arguably two of the most significant hobbits of Middle-earth history. And though we can’t have large gatherings and party as hobbits are wont to do, we can still celebrate from the safety of our own homes with the thing hobbits love

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We love a pulse-pounding crime read on its own: the mystery, the action, the thrill of—hopefully—solving the case and bringing the bad guys to justice. Now throw in an ass-kicking, name-taking female lead and we’re furiously adding to cart! That’s why we asked you for your favorite crime thrillers with badass female leads! You gave

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There’s no shortage of movies based on books these days. It seems like every time a new movie or TV show comes out, I find out it was based on a book. As a snob, I prefer to read the book first so that I can snottily point out all the ways the adaptations deviate

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Halloween’s almost upon us, which means it’s time to load up your nightstand with as many scary stories as it can hold. I’ve picked out nine horror short story collections you can read to maximize your chills and thrills, because the only thing better than one horror story is a book full of them. 9

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It’s awards season! Those of you who love book prizes and reading lists (a group that includes me) have a LOT to geek out about. Earlier this week we got the shortlist for the Booker Prize, and now we have the National Book Award Longlists from the National Book Foundation! So, so many good books

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Former President Barack Obama’s highly anticipated memoir will be published on November 17. The book’s publisher, Penguin Random House, is slated to print 3 million copies according to Politico. The 768-page book will be released in 25 different languages. In 2017, Barack and Michelle Obama each sold a book in a joint deal with Penguin

Originating from the general region of Central and East Asia, the Uyghurs are a people steeped in a long history of rich culture and, most recently, violence and bigotry perpetrated on them on behalf of The People’s Republic of China. They currently number approximately 11 million and the majority reside in Xinjiang. Communities of Uyghurs

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While Jane Austen is mostly known for writing beautiful, thoughtful romances, Austen’s authorship is also marked by wit, a critique of British society in the 18th century, and of course, her expressive arguments against the patriarchy. For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbors, and laugh at them in our turn?

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The pandemic has reshuffled a lot of decks. Jobs that used to seem stable are now less available or appealing. If you’re contemplating a career shift, you’re not alone. While you’re at it, who says you have to be stuck in an office or a driver’s seat for the next 40 years? As long as

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