The Atlantic: Special Issue Fiction 2011

It’s rare that I come across a publication that is 100% perfect. Last week I found one while stuck in … More

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

According to Coelho’s introduction, Julia Roberts was a huge fan of this book. She wasn’t the only one. The Alchemist … More

I’m not one of those people who pretends to read more than I actually I do. So I’m going to … More

How we group “good” and “bad” writing can be really tricky. Each reader brings to a work their own set … More

If you’re a serious writer (or just want to be one) avoiding Poets & Writers magazine is a huge mistake. … More

While I took the week off from reading, I am still very much a reader and spent my time trying … More

Recently, my boyfriend has taken up the money-making hobby of book selling. He goes to garage sales and buys books … More

Mike Stilkey, an L.A.-based artist, has been exhibiting his work since 2004. His art, a combination of whimsical people and … More

I was introduced to The Walking Dead through its most recent form: AMC’s t.v. show of the same name. My … More

My new favorite thing to do is to drop by Barnes & Noble downtown and examine their magazine collection. I … More