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Editors Reveal: Our favorite spooky listens
From mildly chilling to outright creeptastic, we're sharing the listens that get us in the mood for spooky season.
Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" is an essential guide to grieving the dead creatively
Despite its influence on horror tales and films, the Gothic novel that gave birth to the science fiction genre tells a deeply human story.
“Horse Barbie” is a trans pacific saga, literally and figuratively
Geena Rocero explores performance as a means of surviving, the vibrant culture of the Philippines, and what it means to live authentically in her daring memoir.
“Better Living Through Birding” soars above and beyond a racist viral video
Contextualizing his notorious encounter in Central Park, Christian Cooper expands his narrative with humor and grace.
"American Mermaid" is a Meta Dive into the Funny, Fishy World of Adaptation
Debut author Julia Langbein talks about how improv comedy shaped her novel, what we gain from being vulnerable, and why she writes to change the future rather than reflect on the past.
The 24 hottest debuts of 2023 so far
A round of applause for this year’s emerging novelists.
How Guillermo del Toro Adapts Pinocchio’s Origin Story
If watching Guillermo del Toro’s stunning reimagining of "Pinocchio" tugged on your heartstrings, consider how it compares to the original fairy tale with this essential guide.
“The Cloisters” asks whether futures can be told and fates decided
Debut author and art professor Katy Hays delves into medievalism and tarot card lore to create an unforgettable, atmospheric novel set in an iconic New York museum.
Til death do us part: Why I love queer horror
In a world that so often shuns what it refuses to understand, queer creators turn to horror to remind us why we can’t outrun our fears forever.