Modern Mrs Darcy

If I made a list of my very favorite things to find in a book—food, fashion, film and family; books and poetry; omnicompetent women holding the ones they love beautifully and gracefully together—there are very few authors that always oblige. I’m always chasing after books th...

We hear from many readers who set reading goals informed by their to-be-read stacks, whether physical or digital. Today’s guest has a specific and relatable goal of making progress through her library of already purchased ebooks.

Danielle Petrie lives and works in the Canadian prairies, where she enjoys swing dancing, outdoor activities, and reading. Historically, ...

What are you up to this weekend? I am in the midst of the march of sending kids back to school, including getting one moved back into her dorm this weekend. In spare moments I’m very much enjoying my close read through Pride & Prejudice (this annotated edit...

August is Women in Translation Month! For many of you, this has had zero impact on your reading life (although if you’ve been seeing more pieces focusing on translated works this week, perhaps this explains why?). Meytal Radzinski established Wom...

If you’ve ever felt intimated by old books, or haven’t been sure you’re reading them “correctly”, it is not just you. We regularly hear from readers seeking tips and advice on how to read the classics.

Earlier this season New Yorker Lizzey McFarlin sent us her guest submission asking for help to approach the classics in a different way. She’d been trying to read th...