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There’s A Reason Why Everyone Is Watching “The Masked Singer”
The Fox competition show has turned celebrity recycling into the most fun guessing game on TV. (Some necessary spoilers ahead.)
Alessa Dominguez
Here Are Some Great Virtual Book Events Happening This Week: Nov. 23–29
A short week packed with great events, including conversations about Taiwanese diasporan literature, race and motherhood, LA crime fiction, and more.
Arianna Rebolini
14 Series To Catch Up On Before The Next Book Comes Out
Goodreads shares some of the most anticipated releases in YA, historical fiction, romance, and science fiction/fantasy series.
Arianna Rebolini
Enough With The Lesbian Period Dramas
Movies like Ammonite and Portrait of a Lady on Fire are fine, but the lack of mainstream contemporary lesbian films is actually kind of a problem.
Lauren Strapagiel
Forgive Me, But I Love Magic!!!!!
I know it’s embarrassing, but I love magic and I think it’s time you all got on board. Trust me. It’ll help.
Scaachi Koul
Trump Won’t Concede. That’s Bad For American Democracy.
Presidential concession speeches are supposed to unite the country, but we’re not getting that this time around.
Elamin Abdelmahmoud
"The Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City" Is Already Iconic
Did you ever think you’d live to see grown women in couture arguing about leg amputations?
Shannon Keating
46 Books Our Favorite Indie Booksellers Were Grateful For This Year
The fiction, memoirs, poetry, cookbooks, and cultural criticism that got the experts through the year.
Arianna Rebolini
7 New Books That You Should Start Reading ASAP
With a fresh list on Tuesdays.
Shyla Watson
"The Invisible Life Of Addie LaRue" Is The BuzzFeed Book Club December Pick. Here's An Excerpt.
In 18th-century France, Addie LaRue makes a deal with the devil for a long and free life — but, of course, it comes with a price.
V.E. Schwab
How Have Your Close Relationships Changed This Year?
Has the pandemic affected how you navigate your closest relationships? We want to know.
Michael Blackmon
Here Are Some Great Virtual Book Events Happening This Week: Nov. 16–21
Cazzie David chats with Chrissy Teigen, Rachel Bloom launches her essay collection, Shayla Lawson hosts a celebration of Black joy, and much more.
Arianna Rebolini
19 Books By Northeast Indian Authors That Are So Good, You'll Be Adding Them To Your Reading List ASAP
Diversify the books you read.
Erende Sangma
The New Season Of "The Crown" Spotlights Princess Diana, And It Doesn't Disappoint
The Netflix series does an exceptional job reckoning with the legacy of the beloved princess. But reporters who covered her when she was still alive say she'll always be a mystery.
Michael Blackmon
Mel Gibson’s “Fatman” Is A Great Argument For Cancel Culture
Sure, some people will say Gibson’s latest movie suffers because the content sucks; others will say it’s because you can’t separate Gibson the man from Gibson the actor. I say: Why not both???? (Spoilers, if you care, which you should not.)
Scaachi Koul
The Surreal Experience Of Watching “The Crown”
The new season of The Crown is slowly catching up to the present day, even if its royal characters are not. But maybe that’s the point.
David Mack
Our Great Big Postelection Emotional Hangover
Making space for joy is essential to the work of building a better world, but it’s impossible not to still feel anxious about the future right now.
Shannon Keating
11 New Book Releases We Loved And Why You Should Read Them
With a fresh list on Tuesdays.
Shyla Watson
There’s A Very Good Reason Why Everyone Is Watching “The Queen’s Gambit”
The new Netflix miniseries takes a damaged heroine into new territory.
Elamin Abdelmahmoud
What The Obsession With “Hot For Teacher” Scandals Leaves Out
Teacher-student affairs are often portrayed as sexy, salacious scandals. A Teacher gets that they're really about abuse of power. (Massive spoilers, though it’s not that kind of show.)
Alessa Dominguez
Here Are Some Great Virtual Book Events Happening This Week: Nov. 9–15
Oprah chats with Emmanuel Acho, Margaret Atwood chats with Rumaan Alam, a stellar cast reads from The Best American Short Stories 2020, and much more.
Arianna Rebolini
Joe Biden Won, But America’s Problems Aren’t Over
It’s official: Biden is our new president. But just because we’re almost done with the utter chaos of Trump doesn’t mean the country is cured of its ills.
Scaachi Koul
14 Page-Turners That Will Keep You From Obsessively Checking Election Results
Murder, mischief, and dangerous secrets.
Arianna Rebolini
5 TV Shows To Distract You From The Election
From an old Australian sitcom to the new season of The Bachelorette.
Tomi Obaro
The Backlash Against Trump Never Came
Half of American voters have a message for politicians: Cage as many kids as you want. Ignore the pandemic. There will be no consequences.
Scaachi Koul
Struggling With Election Anxiety? Read This.
Some psychologists offer helpful advice for Nov. 3 and beyond.
Michael Blackmon
15 Books From Smaller Presses You Won't Be Able To Put Down
From moving short stories to hilarious memoirs.
Wendy J. Fox
Watching This New HBO Docuseries Is The Most I've Laughed In Weeks
How To With John Wilson lovingly captures the beauty in the bizarre, the magic in the mundane.
Shannon Keating
Sam Smith’s New Album Is Gloriously Queer
Love Goes is the pop star’s most unabashedly queer album yet.
Alessa Dominguez
Here Are Some Great Virtual Book Events Happening This Week: Nov. 2-8
Election day counter-programming with your favorite thriller writers; a post-election discussion with Rebecca Solnit and Natasha Trethewey; a celebration of contemporary romance; and much more.
Arianna Rebolini
