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I am a former plus-sized kid who struggled with disordered eating in the diet-obsessed '00s. Why are the toxic trends we rallied so hard against in the 2010s in vogue again?

Even in the age of AI anxiety, I think these nonhuman protagonists reveal so much about being human.

A new crop of memoirs and novels lifts the veil on happily-ever-after.

It may seem like a compliment, but this outdated trope has deep and painful roots.

Charming love story aside, the labor concerns of this classic Victorian novel feel urgently relevant today.

The genre known for meet-cutes and happy endings also taught me deep, complex truths for building and believing in love that lasts.

I carried guilt that was never mine. Then an author said the thing I needed to hear.

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.

An anonymous teen’s diary made a huge impact on my life. Then I found out it was all a lie.

When thoughtfully mixed into my self-care toolkit, apocalyptic tales and other life-or-death sagas can be strangely soothing.

These well-loved listens speak to the timeless quest for enlightenment—and make a calming counterpoint to the relentless rush of the new.