Culture & Criticism
"The Five Wounds" By Kirstin Valdez Quade Is BuzzFeed Book Club's June Pick. Here's An Excerpt.
A hapless father and his pregnant teenage daughter are forced to make amends in this wholehearted, radiant, and darkly funny exploration of family, faith, and forgiveness.
Kirstin Valdez Quade
The Pandemic Destroyed My Personal Style, And I’m Not Alone
“Can I wear this for 12+ episodes on Netflix while eating Taco Bell? Would I be upset if it got stained?”
Estelle Tang
12 New Books You Should Read ASAP
Hot off the presses!
Shyla Watson
12 Great Books That Challenge Toxic Masculinity
From bell hooks to Brandon Taylor, these authors, critical of the masculinity we’ve been stuck with for generations, are sketching a blueprint for how men might change in the future.
Alex McElroy
How “Shrek” Changed Animated Movies Forever
It somehow hit the sweet spot for kids, teens, and adults — becoming a meme machine in the process.
Elamin Abdelmahmoud
Five New TV Shows We Can’t Stop Watching
From an HBO detective thriller to a new comedy from Tina Fey.
Tomi Obaro
36 Science Fiction And Fantasy Books From AAPI Authors That Are Impossible To Put Down
Featuring folklore, magic, dystopias, and more — these SFF novels are perfect reads for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and beyond.
Margaret Kingsbury
15 New Books You Should Read ASAP
Get 'em while they're hot!
Shyla Watson
Crocs Are Ugly!!!
Some of us aren’t hot enough to wear Crocs ironically, OK?!
Scaachi Koul
Motherhood Is More Than Difficult In These New Books — It’s Horrific
In three of the year's best thrillers, classic horror tropes expose the real — and terrifying — aspects of postpartum.
Arianna Rebolini
8 Photo Stories That Will Challenge Your View Of The World
Here are some of the most interesting and powerful photo stories from across the internet.
Pia Peterson
Has The Pandemic Changed How You Feel About Hugging?
BuzzFeed News wants to hear from you.
Estelle Tang
Moms Are Speaking Up About The Trauma Of Childbirth
“It’s upsetting when you’re so out of control of your body, and you say you’re done, and people ignore you and override your choice.”
Ellen O'Connell Whittet
How Trans And Nonbinary Actors Are Revolutionizing Audiobooks
With a small but growing number of YA titles featuring transgender and nonbinary characters, the demand for voice actors that reflect those identities is increasing.
Gabrielle Bondi
“Shrill’s” Final Season Is A Satisfying Exploration Of Fat-Shaming
The show's protagonist isn’t someone to pity or designed to make you feel better about your own body.
Lauren Strapagiel
These Instagram Accounts Want To Make Therapy Less White
“If you're leaving out two-thirds of who people are, how can you possibly be able to effectively address their mental health?”
Estelle Tang
13 New Books Coming Out This Week And Why You Should Read Them
May the fourth...and these books...be with you.
Shyla Watson
15 Excellent Paperbacks Out This Month
Are these great titles still on your TBR? Now you can get them in the best format.
Arianna Rebolini
Jhumpa Lahiri Has Always Been Able To Translate Suffering. Her New Book Helped Me Translate Mine.
“I've always felt that I'm in some sense an empty vessel, and I'm filling myself with other people's experiences and grief and life and dilemmas and conflicts.”
Scaachi Koul
The Most Famous Horse Race In America Also Breeds An Underground Economy
“We’ve been parking cars here since 1978. It's my home repair income."
Pia Peterson
Victor Hugo, Cuban Rap, And Working With Families Facing Deportation: Here's What Inspired "Of Women And Salt"
Gabriela Garcia shares the art, music, and history that inspired her while writing her debut novel.
Gabriela Garcia
“Pose’s” Last Season Ends In A Good Place
The groundbreaking show’s last season, which premieres this Sunday, gives its characters a satisfying conclusion. (No spoilers.)
Michael Blackmon
Bethenny Frankel’s New HBO Show Is A Swing And A Miss
The former Real Housewife and current Skinnygirl mogul searches for a protégé on HBO Max's The Big Shot With Bethenny. It makes for unexciting TV.
Shannon Keating
9 Beginner-Friendly Books That Helped Me Get Out Of Debt
I spent the last 15 years ignoring, agonizing over, and then slowly getting rid of almost $100,000 in debt. These are the books that helped me get to zero — and then start investing.
Rachel Kramer Bussel
Raymond Boyd’s Unfiltered Images Of Hip-Hop In The ‘80s And ‘90s
“Raymond Boyd has touched your life and you don’t even know it.”
Pia Peterson
These 9 New Books Are Finally Out — Here's Why You Should Read Them
Ending the month on a strong note!
Shyla Watson
How Has The Pandemic Changed Your Relationship To Social Media?
BuzzFeed News wants to hear from you.
Shannon Keating
12 Books About Women Athletes That Will Keep You Glued To The Page
You might say these books ~hit it out of the park~.
Alena Dillon
Virtual Book Events We Highly Recommend: April 26–30
Oprah's book tour, multiple poetry panels, a conversation about HBO Max's Made for Love adaptation, and more.
Arianna Rebolini
These Photos Show The Most Surprising And Memorable Oscar Moments
The 93rd Academy Awards are this weekend, and while everyone has opinions about the nominees, we all agree that some Oscar moments are timeless.
Pia Peterson
