Don't call me a strong Black woman
It may seem like a compliment, but this outdated trope has deep and painful roots.
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Elizabeth Gaskell has some thoughts about AI
Charming love story aside, the labor concerns of this classic Victorian novel feel urgently relevant today.
Listening to romance convinced me to give love another try
The genre known for meet-cutes and happy endings also taught me deep, complex truths for building and believing in love that lasts.
My color isn’t your curse
I carried guilt that was never mine. Then an author said the thing I needed to hear.
Messy family sagas make me more thankful for my own
If you want to count your lucky stars for the family you have, or the one you’ve chosen, give one of the following listens a try.
“Go Ask Alice” made me a good girl—and that’s kind of the problem
An anonymous teen’s diary made a huge impact on my life. Then I found out it was all a lie.
Survival stories help me manage my anxiety
When thoughtfully mixed into my self-care toolkit, apocalyptic tales and other life-or-death sagas can be strangely soothing.
Vintage self-help is the best self-help
These well-loved listens speak to the timeless quest for enlightenment—and make a calming counterpoint to the relentless rush of the new.