In observance of Banned Books Week, the American Library Association (ALA) has published a comprehensive new list cataloging the 150 most challenged and banned…
On the Saturday morning of Labor Day weekend, literary scholar and author Emily Van Duyne received a message from her best friend that stopped her world in its…
The phrase "250 Years of Independence" has been unceasingly saturating social media feeds against the backdrop of the Northern California redwoods. For many posting the words, however, the…
For years, mainstream media outlets across the West have routinely parroted the geopolitical language and strategic narratives of their own governments and that of Israel, offering little critical…
As readers transition into the cooler months, the literary landscape for October offers a rich and intellectually stimulating selection of nonfiction works. The upcoming month brings forward a…
As the literary world transitions further into the heart of autumn, the digital sphere continues to offer a rich tapestry of critical essays, historical retrospectives, and deep dives…
