Writer Priya A. Desai’s family has lived in Los Angeles for generations and was one of the first Indian families to settle there. Her newsletter, … Read More “The Nightstand BONUS: Bollywood film recs from Priya A. Desai”
The Kurdish writer Ava Homa is the author of Daughters of Smoke and Fire (Overlook/Abrams, 2020), a novel about a Kurdish girl’s creative and literal coming of age amidst oppression and statelessness. We asked her to recommend five works from Middle Eastern writers. Read More “The Nightstand: Ava Homa”
The season’s highlights include a meditation on American poetry, a three-part plan for aspiring novelists, and an all-star anthology about solitude. Read More “Three new books for writers out this spring”
Ashley M. Jones has edited literary magazines, taught at universities, and been a Knight Foundation Fellow. But wait! There’s more: she’s also the founder of … Read More “The Nightstand: Recommended reading from Ashley M. Jones”
We asked Vanessa Hua to list five must-read books by East Asian writers, and she gave us a range of work that will have us reading long into the night. Read More “The Nightstand: Recommended reading from Vanessa Hua”
We asked writer Brooke Blanchard, of the Sault Ste. Marie tribe of Chippewa Indians, to talk to us about her five must-read books by American … Read More “The Nightstand: Recommended reading from Brooke Blanchard”
A look at some of the hottest books hitting store shelves in early 2022. Read More “Spring Book Preview 2022”
Show your love with these 5 bookish love notes. Read More “Say “be mine” with these literary valentines”
Daniel Olivas is an attorney and writer based out of Los Angeles. He’s interviewed dozens of Latinx writers over the years and reviewed their books, so we asked him to put together a list of six essential reads that he thought would contribute to any reader’s understanding of – and enjoyment of – Mexican culture. Read More “The Nightstand: Recommended reading from Daniel Olivas”
Not yet ready for 2022? These calendars can help. Read More “Wrangle deadlines in style with these literary 2022 calendars for writers”
Ready to make the new year your best year yet? These tips from the pros will help you keep writing all year long. Read More “Seven ways to build a writing habit in 2022”
Sexy. Whenever I think of Perry and how it was, I think sexy. The thought makes me smile. A buoyant inner smile, almost smug. Falling … Read More “2021 Essay Contest Winner: “A brand-new ending””
These personal, professional, and creativity-boosting winter writing prompts will keep your creative wells filled all season long. Read More “15 winter writing prompts for your personal, professional, & creative writing practices”
