John Waters Still Believes in the Basic Goodness of People
“I love the worlds that I'm making fun of—so that's the difference,” the Pope of Trash explains upon the release of his debut novel.
Literary Fiction
Best of Spring 2022
The editors discuss some of their most anticipated listens of the season.
Jennifer Egan Asks, How Much Sharing Is Too Much Sharing?
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer of the innovative “A Visit from the Goon Squad” and “Manhattan Beach” comes “The Candy House,” a mind-expanding romp that challenges our values about privacy and identity with the not-so-science fiction idea of uploading one’s memories to the internet.
What is gothic fiction? Everything you need to know about the classic literary subgenre
Intrigued by the meaning of Gothic fiction? You may be more familiar with literary works in this genre than you think!
The Ultimate 'Where the Crawdads Sing' Explainer
Intrigued or captivated by Delia Owens's phenomenal best seller? Read on!
'Little Fires Everywhere': Book vs. Show
Whether you're a fan of the miniseries and haven't yet listened to the book or you loved Celeste Ng's novel and are curious about how it translates to the screen, here's our take on what makes 'Little Fires Everywhere' so compelling, and how the strengths of each version stack up.