What to Read When You Want to F*ck with Genre
Sometimes, the phrase “formally inventive” ends up being used as a polite synonym for “highbrow, but boring” (or “man, I couldn’t really follow the narrative of this book at all”).
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What to Read When You’re Crushing
Crushes don’t have to be romantic, or brief. They are best when unrequited.
What to Read When You Want to Listen
In the last few years, audiobooks have helped me rekindle my identity as a reader.
What to Read When the World Is Run by Billionaires
If we can’t beat them—and the deck is stacked heavily against us—the least we can do is try to understand them as best we can.
What To Read When The World Is On Fire
Last year was officially the hottest year on record. Deadly wildfires tore through Maui and Canada. Orange skies hung over New York City full of smoke and ash. Extreme floods…
What to Read When Falling in Love Hurts
Falling in love for the first time or millionth time—or potentially final time—is never for the faint of heart. Love is messy, reckless, changeable. Love can be unkind, selfish, gut-wrenching,…
February Spotlight: Letters in the Mail
February letters from Venita Blackburn and Marisa Crawford!
The Rumpus’s Most Anticipated Books of (early) 2024
Our editors share some of our most anticipated books coming out during the first few months of the new year.