'It's About Damn Time' You Get to Know Arlan Hamilton
Find out why the memoir from trailblazer Arlan Hamilton — a Black queer woman unapologetically owning the venture capital space — is exactly the playbook for resilience we need right now.
Curtis Sittenfeld Turns to Alternate History for 'Rodham'
The acclaimed author of 'Prep,' 'American Wife,' and 'Atomic Marriage' takes a look at what could have happened if Hillary Clinton never married Bill.
The unflinching honesty in Elizabeth Acevedo's “Clap When You Land”
National Book Award winner Elizabeth Acevedo holds no punches in her beautifully lyrical verse novel about two sisters who find each other over the loss of a father.
Brit Bennett's 'The Vanishing Half' Tackles Race, Colorism, and Identity
Author Brit Bennett follows up her highly successful debut 'The Mothers' with a nuanced contemporary take on the concept of a Black person passing as white in 'The Vanishing Half,' as twin sisters take two different paths.
Terry McMillan Has Embraced That ‘It’s Not All Downhill from Here’
From the bestselling author who brought us ‘Waiting to Exhale,’ Terry McMillan holds true to her trademark wit and wisdom—all surrounded by a large circle of friends—in her latest story.
Veronica Roth Ventures Into a New Space With 'Chosen Ones'
The author of the wildly popular Divergent series shares why tackling her first adult fantasy title meant doing the thing she loves — focusing on the writing — and fulfilling an audio dream.
Jen Gotch Bares All In ‘The Upside of Being Down’ Because She Wants You to Be Okay
Ban.do founder Jen Gotch's new memoir shares her journey through life with mental illness and shows how you can embrace a perspective that turns your struggle into a gift.
Lily King's 'Writers & Lovers' Explores Finding Your Way Through Grief To Adulthood
The 'Euphoria' author is back six years later with a modern-day coming-of-age tale that challenges the creative quest narratives for women.
Author Jenny Lee brings rich teens to one of Tolstoy's masterpieces
Jenny Lee has gone from Hollywood writer to novelist whose debut 'Anna K,' a fun and soapy version of the behemoth that is 'Anna Karenina,' is headed for the screen.
Sandhya Menon Goes From The Dimple-verse To Fairy Tales
The best selling YA author of 'When Dimple Met Rishi' brings a unique new take on 'Beauty and The Beast.'
Kiley Reid's "Such a Fun Age" is more than just fun
Debut novelist Kiley Reid takes a fresh new look at racial and class tensions as she goes beyond the now-ubiquitous filmed scene of a Black person faced with a fraught confrontation. Listen in as she discusses all that went into her approach, including labor laws and hair stories.
Lindy West Sounds the Alarm: "The Witches Are Coming"
Author Lindy West is back on the scene with a cultural critique that is au courrant, tapping into the gender politics, regular politics, and social media landscape that dominate conversations today.