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Themed reading recommendation lists from The Rumpus’s editorial staff and guest authors.

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What to Read When Your Workplace Is Full of Drama

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  • June 9, 2017
In honor of the World's Worst Boss, we've put together a list of books full of workplace drama for you to read while we wait to see if we can get that orange guy fired.
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What to Read When the President Decides It’s “Time to Exit Paris”

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  • June 2, 2017
Turn off the television and pick up a book. You'll feel better for it, we promise.
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What to Read When You Want to Hand-Swat Your Husband

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  • May 26, 2017
Here are some book recommendations about husband-swatting ladies who you might adore.
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What to Read When the World Is Unreliable

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  • May 19, 2017
Instead of sorting through all the crazy news stories this weekend, we suggest taking a break with some unreliable narrators in a few far more worthwhile novels.
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What to Read When You Need More Anne Shirley in Your Life

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  • May 12, 2017
Today, the new series Anne with an E premieres on Netflix. Here's a list of books for times when you need a strong female protagonist like Anne Shirley.
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What to Read When You Are Stuck on an Island

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  • April 28, 2017
Here are some reading suggestions for those of you stuck on an island with no Tyga or blink-182 to distract you.
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What to Read When You Really Need a First Lady to Show Up

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  • April 21, 2017
As we wait to see how our current First Lady's legacy unfolds, here's a list of great books about compelling first women, real and fictional.
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What to Read When Things Go Nuclear

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  • April 7, 2017
Here are some books to read that will remind you that there is beauty out there, even if it's hard-wrought.
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What to Read When Your Government Is Embroiled in Scandal

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  • March 31, 2017
As we wait for the total collapse of this leaning tower of garbage, a few books to prepare ourselves for what comes next.
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What to Read When the President Cuts Funding for Everything Good

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  • March 17, 2017
A list of books written by past NEA grant recipients, as well as books that inspire protest and remind us that we can make a different reality than the one we're in today.
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What to Read When You Are Surrounded by Spies

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  • March 10, 2017
Here, in one handy list, are a few of our favorite spy novels. Watch your back!
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What to Read When the President Withdraws Protections for Transgender Students

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  • February 24, 2017
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