For The Book Obsessed
[ad_1] Rebecca by Daphne duMaurier is my favorite book of all time, and it’s first line—“Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again”—sweeps me away every time. From the Gothic undertones to the mystery of the death of the first Mrs. deWinter, Daphne duMaurier created a twisted story that I love to read again … Read more
[ad_1] My 24-year-old copy of The Joy Luck Club has lost both the front and back covers from being read so much. I can recite passages from memory, and many moments in my daily life remind me of scenes in the book. My daughter started learning chess this month, and when I see her poring … Read more
[ad_1] One snowy morning, during my senior year at Williams College in Massachusetts, I threw my car into reverse and smashed into a truck that was parked behind me. I knew the truck belonged to a football player who was dating one of my housemates, but I was in a rush to get to my … Read more
[ad_1] Hey all you cool cats and kittens. Looking for a book to fill that feline-sized hole in your heart after finishing Tiger King? No matter what kind of big cat connoisseur you are, this list of addictive reads will keep you curled up on your couch, devouring page after page, until the next bingeable … Read more
[ad_1] Lost Autumn is mostly set in 1920 when Edward, Prince of Wales, visited Australia and experienced a train crash—but it’s also set in 1981 and 1997, during two key moments in the life of Diana Spencer. Maddie is seventeen when she gets a job on Edward’s tour and she’s old in 1981 when Diana … Read more
[ad_1] Arianna Margulis is the creator of the girl-cult Instagram, But Like Maybe—an account that was born out of a bad break-up and showcases relatable experiences through drawings. From painting street-sized murals and major brand collabs to enacting revenge on ex boyfriends, Arianna’s creation opened up a world of opportunity she never thought possible. In her … Read more
[ad_1] Abi Daré is the author of The Girl with the Louding Voice, a powerful debut novel about a young Nigerian woman who is trapped in a life of servitude but determined to fight for her dreams and choose her own future. Abi has been diving into books—fiction and nonfiction—that are inspiring, insightful, and emotional. … Read more
[ad_1] Tara Schuster is vice president of Talent and Development at Comedy Central. She is the executive in charge of Lights Out with David Spade and was the executive in charge of the Emmy and Peabody Award–winning Key & Peele and the Emmy Award–winning @Midnight. Tara is the author of Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies, … Read more
[ad_1] My career as a neurosurgeon immerses me in the hardest parts of people’s lives. And yet, the human resilience, faith, and spirit never ceases to amaze me. My heart is continually moved at how individuals rise to the challenge when facing incredibly hard things. And so, my writing, although it often examines pain, loss, … Read more
[ad_1] Andrew Hunter Murray is a writer and comedian. He is one of the writers and researchers behind the BBC show QI and also cohosts the spinoff podcast, No Such Thing as a Fish, which, since 2014, has released 250 episodes, been downloaded 200 million times, and toured the world. Andrew’s book, The Last Day, … Read more