From the Editors: On Charlottesville and White Supremacy
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What to Read When You Need to Know about Korea
A list of books about Korea (both North and South) and by Koreans that Rumpus editors have read and enjoyed.
The Long and Winding Road to a Bestseller
In Warren Adler‘s first-ever video portraying his personal story of becoming an enduring novelist, the acclaimed author of The War of the Roses speaks frankly about the trials and tribulations he faced…
What to Read When You Want to Go to College
College is a rite of passage for many young people, and it's also a part of the American Dream for many families. Here is a list of books that tackle those fraught four years.
Next Letter for Kids: Cecil Castellucci
We’re sending our next Letter for Kids from our fearless Children’s Correspondence Editor Cecil Castelluci! Our last letter came from illustrator Jose Pimienta, who worked with Cecil on her latest graphic…
What to Read When You Need Some Good News
Take a quick break from the apocalyptic news and end your week with this list of books to eagerly anticipate (assuming the world doesn't end) instead!
Next Letter in the Mail: Kristen Arnett
Our next Letter in the Mail comes from Kristen Arnett, author of the forthcoming debut collection Felt in the Jaw (Split Lip Press)! Kristen writes us a beautiful, breathtakingly honest letter…
What to Read When Everyone Is Talking about Healthcare
Here's a list of wonderful books that look at physical and mental health from many different perspectives. By the time we read through the entire list, maybe Congress will have come to their senses.
Next Letter for Kids: Jose Pimienta
We’re sending our next Letter for Kids from illustrator Jose Pimienta! Jose writes to us about the day he left Georgia, picked up a good friend in Kentucky, and headed west to pursue an…
Get Your Signed Copy of Roxane Gay’s Hunger Today!
Through August 15, purchase a yearly Letters in the Mail subscription or a 6-month Rumpus Book Club subscription and we’ll send you your own signed, hardcover copy of Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body by bestselling…
Stories about Sex Workers, Written by Sex Workers
Rumpus contributor and BFF Antonia Crane has written an episode for Driven—a web series created by Rumpus founder Stephen Elliott—called “Poppy,” that is centered on authentic representation of sex work. Antonia writes,…
Hanging Off the TV Cliff
At the New York Times Sunday Review, Rumpus Funny Women Editor Elissa Bassist asks whether television shows have become reliant on cliffhangers as a way to retain viewership season over…