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The more you read, the more you develop skills you’ve always dreamt of. Not only do you build vocabulary and imagination, but ...

Didion & Babitz” dodges bringing its subjects to its forefront in favor of second-hand gossip and questionable journalistic ...

Joyce Carol Oates's praise convinced us ... Filled with surprises, unpredictable in its denouement, this audacious first novel is a subversive and highly entertaining exploration of the theme ...

Despite being somewhat unknown by even his fellow West Virginians, there was a fiction writer from Milton that drew ...

Garth Risk Hallberg’s Essential Joyce Carol Oates The author of “The Second Coming” and “City on Fire” selects recommendations from the great American writer’s sprawling body of work.

The third book in the thriller series featuring private eye Happy Doll fits neatly into the landscape of Chandler, Macdonald, Connelly and Crais.

Family drama books have a unique way of capturing the complexities, emotions, and bonds that define our relationships. These stories often take readers on an emotional journey, showcasing love ...

Boxing has long been a muse for American writers, weaving tales of struggle and triumph. From Hemingway's gritty narratives ...

“I was very fortunate as an undergraduate to have Joyce Carol Oates as my teacher,” he says. “She told me very early on – I was writing my thesis for her, which became my first novel ...

Our pick of the books you'll feel smug for reading - but ... From Stephen King to Joyce Carol Oates, a whole host of contemporary writers have been influenced by Shirley Jackson.