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Reading in Public No. 109: Fiddling with format
In her most recent Sunday Collection, shared that she has recently started reading new releases on her Kindle—something that was never really part of her reading practice previously.
I’ve been opting to read this year’s buzzy books on m...
Ranked Reading Recap | September 2026
Canonical novels, modern classics, and one of the best 2026 releases to date
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A perceptive and (somehow) charming affair novel and a coming-of-age story set on death row
I took an unintended absence last weekend (more on that in End Notes!) and am very behind on reviews so I’m bringing you a couple of fantastic backlist titles I finished several weeks ago.
The quantity of my reading has been pretty minima...
Friday Mood Recs: 6 books that justify their short page count
I’ve seen many book lists rounding up big, epic tomes that earn their page count. Even the most avid of readers bemoan books that feel too long, complaining of bloat, over-stuffing, and mushy middles. This is reasonable! Not every book shou...
This American Lit: Approaches to Reading MY ANTONIA & THE GREAT GATSBY
Listen now (23 mins) | Welcome to This American Lit, a yearlong reading project devoted to examining the texts and narratives that continue to shape, define, and challenge the idea of America.
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