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Recommended Reading’s Most Popular Stories of 2023
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42 Queer Books You Need to Read in 2024
Venita Blackburn, Rafael Frumkin, and Kimberly King Parsons are among this year’s early favorites
Jan 9 - Michelle Hart
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7 Novels Across the World About Turbulent Coming of Age
Let these books take you around the globe, from squatter apartments in Beijing, to the rooftops of Mexico City, from the heat of Burundi to the tundra of the Canadian arctic
Jan 8 - Aube Rey Lescure
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8 Novels About Memory Loss
All these books begin with the idea that losing memories could be something more than the act of forgetting
Jan 4 - Emily Schultz
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7 Books on the Dark Side of True Crime
Kate Brody, author of "Rabbit Hole," recommends books that function as correctives to famous true crime narratives
Jan 2 - Kate Brody
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75 Books By Women of Color to Read in 2024
We couldn’t be more excited for these highly anticipated books to hit shelves in the coming year
Dec 28 - R.O. Kwon
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Free or Low-Cost Residency Programs from Around the World to Apply to in 2024
Working on your craft doesn't have to break the bank
Dec 26 - Monica Macansantos
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Recommended Reading’s Most Popular Stories of 2023
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9 Novels Featuring Parasocial Relationships
These characters are in love with people who don't know they even exist
Dec 22 - Lisa Zhuang
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Electric Literature’s Most Popular Articles of 2023
The most-read essays, reading lists, and interviews of the year
Dec 21 - Electric Literature
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Free or Low-Cost American Writing Residencies to Apply for in 2024
Focusing on your craft doesn't have to break the bank
Dec 19 - Monica Macansantos
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7 Short Story Collection Recommendations Based on TV Shows You Know and Love
Kelsey Norris, author of "House Gone Quiet," recommends television and book pairings
Dec 19 - Kelsey Norris
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Chose the Next Best Book Cover of the Year
Vote this week to help us crown the winner from the best 32 book covers of 2023
Dec 18 - Electric Literature
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