Books
My First Night as a Drag Queen Was Both Terrifying and Life-Changing
In an extract from their book "Life As a Unicorn", queer non-binary Iraqi-British drag queen Amrou Al-Kadhi describes how disorientating it can feel when two worlds collide.
Book Publishers Warn Congress Amazon Is Too Powerful
In a letter to Congress, the Author’s Guild, American Association of Publishers, and the American Booksellers Association warned that Amazon has become too powerful.
Bolu Babalola’s ‘Love in Colour’ Turns Love Stories on Their Head
The writer's captivating new book spans Greek mythology and Nigerian folklore. "This isn’t fluffy 'live, love, laugh' stuff," she says.
Ultraviolence, Party Chat and Erotic Photography: The World of Eliza Clark’s ‘Boy Parts’
We spoke to the author about her debut novel, the fun of writing an unreliable narrator, and "an anonymous group of academics called the K-Hole Flirters".
I Wrote an Ebook to See How Much Easy Money I Could Make Online
Writing an ebook is often touted as a quick way to make some cash – but is that true if you don't have a blue tick or thousands of Instagram followers?
Self-Care: A Novel' Is Just As Annoyed by Girlboss Culture As You Are
Leigh Stein's new novel rips apart the fakeness and performativeness of the wellness influencer world.
2020 Is the Perfect Time to Revisit 'The Far Side'
Beloved cartoonist Gary Larson has released new work for the first time in 25 years, reviving the brand of dark humor I need in this year's hellscape.
An Ode to Claudia Kishi, the Coolest Kid in 'The Baby-Sitters Club'
Decades after the release of the Ann M. Martin series, the Claudia Kishi fan club lives on through fan pages and a new Netflix documentary.
Despite Racist Asian Tropes, YA Novel’s Film Adaptation Moves Ahead
‘Eleanor and Park’ has been widely criticized for descriptions of its Asian character, but that hasn’t fazed Hollywood.
How Mark Lanegan Outlived Kurt Cobain, Anthony Bourdain, and His Other Friends
The Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age singer discusses his new memoir, and how Courtney Love saved his life. And of course, his feud with Liam Gallagher.
This Romance Novel Has All the Joy of a Rom-Com, Without the Screen
After reading Jasmine Guillory's 'The Proposal,' I get the appeal of romance novels.