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7 New Book Releases We Loved And Why You Should Read Them
With a fresh list on Tuesdays.
Shyla Watson
Jeffrey Toobin Can’t Be The Only Person Masturbating On Work Zoom Calls
How hasn’t this happened already?
Scaachi Koul
This Is What Actual Teenagers Think About Claudia Conway
The daughter of former Trump strategist Kellyanne Conway has been treated as a political hero, but fellow teens just find her relatable.
Lauren Strapagiel
“Unsolved Mysteries” Is Like Watching A Reddit Thread Come To Life
Focusing on perplexing crimes and stories about victims largely ignored by the genre, the streaming giant’s true crime reboot actually cuts through the glut.
Alessa Dominguez
Here Are Some Great Virtual Book Events Happening This Week: Oct. 19-25
Panels on horror fiction and climate writing, memoirs from Peter Frampton and Matthew McConaughey, a celebration of African American poetry, and much more.
Arianna Rebolini
"Winter Counts" Is The BuzzFeed Book Club November Pick. Here's An Excerpt.
Virgil Wounded Horse is reluctant to get involved in a case about drug dealers — but when his beloved nephew ODs on heroin laced with fentanyl, it becomes personal. (An excerpt from Winter Counts.)
David Heska Wanbli Weiden
Users On A Site For Kinky People Say The Racism Has Become Unsustainable
FetLife, a popular social network for kinky people, has been accused of not doing enough to stop racist hate speech on the platform.
Fancy Feast
Amy Coney Barrett And The Cult Of Conservative White Womanhood
White Christian mothers have historically succeeded in carrying out the work of white supremacist patriarchy by dressing it in a prettier, more feminine package.
Shannon Keating
Read This Horror Story About A Murder Cult Convinced They're Saving The Planet
A story from Tiny Nightmares: Very Short Tales of Horror, edited by Lincoln Michel and Nadxieli Nieto.
Shelly Oria
That Photo Of Billie Eilish Isn’t Brave. It’s Just Typical.
In the pursuit of body positivity, we’ve tipped over into an absurd place — where merely existing in a body larger than a size 0 is considered courageous.
Scaachi Koul
19 Horror Audiobooks That Will Haunt You For Weeks
Get ready to sleep with the lights on.
Arianna Rebolini
These Men Think Feminism Is "The KKK Of Our Day"
In the season finale of Not Great, we dive into the manosphere.
Not Great
Does “The Bachelorette” Think We’re Stupid?
From not addressing the Colton Underwood allegations to keeping Tayshia Adams under wraps, the reality show is acting as if its fans live in a vacuum.
Stephanie McNeal
Tell Us The Wildest Conspiracy Theories You've Been Hearing At School
Conspiracy theories, like those that make up the QAnon mass delusion, aren't relegated to Gen X and Baby Boomers. If you're a teacher with students sharing conspiracy theories, we'd love to hear from you.
Scaachi Koul
Bookworms, How Many Of These Classic Books By Indian Authors Have You Read?
Are you a kitabi keeda?
Sumedha Bharpilania
24 Romance Novels That Will Make Your Heart Feel Warmer And Cozier Than A Cable-Knit Sweater
~Fall~ in love with these reads this season.
Shyla Watson
Here Are Some Great Virtual Book Events Happening This Week: Oct. 12–18
Tana French chatting with Ruth Ware, Ina Garten presenting her new Barefoot Contessa cookbook, a spotlight on Indigenous voices, and much more.
Arianna Rebolini
Is The Shade Room Too Toxic To Function?
The Instagram account quickly became one of the most prominent platforms in the celebrity gossip arena, but it has attracted criticism for the way it covers LGBTQ celebrities.
Michael Blackmon
These Photos Of Chinatown Fashion Prove Age Has Nothing To Do With Style
An excerpt from Chinatown Pretty: Fashion and Wisdom from Chinatown's Most Stylish Seniors by Andria Lo and Valerie Luu.
Arianna Rebolini
Everyone Is Watching “Away” On Netflix, But Is It Even Good?
With shows like Parenthood and Friday Night Lights, Katims was a go-to for my appointment cries. His new show Away only extracted a few tears.
Elamin Abdelmahmoud
13 Witchy Books That Will Keep You Spellbound
From historical fiction to gothic horror to heartwarming romance, these witchy books offer a spellbinding fall read whatever your reading preferences.
Margaret Kingsbury
Do Your Older Relatives Think We're Really Living In Unprecedented Times?
We'd like to hear what kinds of conversations you've been having with older relatives about the political climate.
Shannon Keating
Are You LGBTQ? How Are You Feeling About This Election?
LGTBQ politics aren’t a monolith. In the lead-up to the election, how are you feeling about the state of the world and how are you getting involved in creating change?
Alessa Dominguez
Can We Still (Ethically) Binge Cop Shows?
Plus: We read and discuss the latest Twilight installment and feel older than Edward was when he met Bella.
Not Great
“Emily In Paris” Is Bad, And Not In A Fun Way
From the creator of Sex and the City and Younger, we should expect more than…whatever this is.
Shannon Keating
She’s A Devout Christian Who’s Been Sleeping With Her Best Friend For Years
In this story from the National Book Award–shortlisted The Secret Lives of Church Ladies, two women grapple with their conflicting ideas about God and what they want from each other.
Deesha Philyaw
12 Great Books That Are Out In Paperback This Month
Short stories by Zadie Smith, essays by Leslie Jamison, a dystopian novella by Karen Russell, and more.
Arianna Rebolini
Here Are Some Great Virtual Book Events Happening This Week: Oct. 5–10
Kevin Kwan in conversation with Amy Tan; Rumaan Alam in conversation with Emma Straub; panels on cozy romances, "unlikable" teen girl protagonists, and Southern storytelling; and so much more.
Arianna Rebolini
Have You Decided Not To Vote In The Election? Tell Us Why.
It’s one of the most important elections in modern history, but some people are still sitting it out.
Michael Blackmon
Mariah Carey’s New Book Is More Revealing Than You’d Think
The singer’s new memoir delves into the reasons for her over-the-top persona.
Michael Blackmon
