Skeletons in the Closet
Six literary haunted houses to visit this October
By Amanda Parrish Morgan Tuesday, October 20, 2020
The Case for Empathy
Walk a mile in someone else’s words
By Richard Wertime Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Please, Sir, I Want Some More
Charles Dickens died 150 years ago today
By Our Editors Tuesday, June 9, 2020
11 Culinary Books with Words to Savor
Food writing so good, you can practically taste it
By Our Editors Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Six Westerns that Set Their Sights Beyond the Horizon
Going past gunslingers
By Gwyneth Kelly Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Thirteen of the Best Books We Read in 2019
From fiction that will pull you in to eight ways the world could end
By Our Editors Saturday, December 21, 2019
A Holiday Reading Roundup
Seven books published by the Scholar’s contributors in 2019
By Our Editors Monday, December 16, 2019
10 of the Most Influential Literary Characters of All Time
By James Plath Thursday, November 21, 2019
This Is What Terror Sounds Like
10 pieces to guarantee the Halloween shivers
By Sudip Bose Thursday, October 24, 2019
10 Famous Authors With Surprising Day Jobs
Or, 10 reasons to hang on to that office job
By Katie Daniels Wednesday, October 16, 2019
35 Over 35
These writers got their start after age 35—there’s still hope for you
By Our Editors Tuesday, July 30, 2019
A Monstrous Mash-Up
Six Gothic Tales From the 18th Century to Today