For The Book Obsessed
[ad_1] New York Times contributor KJ Dell’Antonia shares the eclectic mix of books she’s been unable to put down, including the book she bought at her local indie bookstore for her son, but just had to read before handing it to him. Her new novel is also a page-turner. The Chicken Sisters feels like a … Read more
[ad_1] It’s undoubtedly been a wild month so far, and with Thanksgiving looking a little different this year, that’s not going to change any time soon. But you know what has been great? The books. These are the reads that are on my gratitude list this month—books that teach us about the history of Thanksgiving, … Read more
[ad_1] K-Ming Chang’s debut novel, Bestiary, examines three generations of Taiwanese American women and what happens after the youngest grows a tiger tail overnight and must explore her family history to understand why she’s grown a tail and what to do about it. Here, K-Ming reveals three books she loves that share threads of magical … Read more
[ad_1] Abi Daré’s debut novel is the unforgettable, inspiring story of a teenage girl growing up in a rural Nigerian village who longs to get an education so that she can find her “louding voice” and speak up for herself. Read it Forward’s senior editor, Abbe Wright, spoke with Abi to learn more about the author’s … Read more
[ad_1] Ever since Emily St. John Mandel published her last novel, Station Eleven, in September of 2014, the world has been waiting with baited breath for her next work of fiction. But I’m so happy to report that we don’t have the wait any longer! The Glass Hotel is an exhilarating novel set at the glittering … Read more
[ad_1] 2020 is here! Kickstart your new year and your new decade with these 2020 self-help books that will have you feeling healthy, reaching your highest potential, and generally living your best life. Happy New Year, Readers! Featured image: @MargJohnsonVA via Twenty20 The Power of Nunchi Euny Hong We’ve long-borrowed from other cultures to help … Read more
[ad_1] In between swiping left and right on Tinder recently, I had a moment of gratitude for my singledom. I’ve been self-partnered for about 8 years now and I love that, in that time, I’ve become increasingly independent, confident, and self-assured. I know who I am and what I want, and I’m looking for a … Read more
[ad_1] If you’re like us and you’ve been counting down the days until the Season 3 premiere of The Crown on Netflix (November 17!), you don’t have long to wait. Though we’ll miss Claire Foy’s portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II, we’re so excited to watch Oscar-winner Olivia Colman step into the hallowed role. If you adore … Read more