The phrase "I took the road less traveled by, and that has made all the difference," is typically seen as an anthem of independence. But the closing... Read More

April is National Poetry Month! A fundamental part of language, poetry predates writing itself. Every culture has its own take on the art, so what better way to celebrate humanity than by studying poetry? There are many ways to do so. Here’s our list:... Read More

Edith Wharton’s novel, The Age of Innocence, is the first Pulitzer Prize winner written by a woman. But that isn’t the only reason it matters. It’s a story about how we react to change… and who we hurt when we resist it. Take a closer look.... Read More

J ust as Mary Poppins taught us, words can be fun! Remember her positively delicious lyric supercalifragilisticexpialidocious? And let’s not forget King Lear’s flibbertigibbet.... Read More.

I n this edition, we chat with Edward Underhill, author of Always The Almost and This Day Changes Everything. We talk about the importance... Read More.

I n this edition we talk with Jamie Jo Hoang, author of My Father the Panda Killer. We touch on generational trauma. And, how... Read More.

C harity begins at home. We’ve all heard the expression. Usually in response to financial aid going to other nations. Or when we’re asked... Read More.

I n this edition of our Power of Books Author Series, we talk with Dr. Michael Datcher, author of Harlem at Four about why... Read More.

W hy is it important to know about these literary devices? Like symbolic language, literary devices are techniques that authors use to take their... Read More.

T he Crucible is a notable example of how literature is like a layer cake. Arthur Miller’s account of why he came to write... Read More.

W hy study literature? Why read fiction? Why spend one’s life teaching it? What’s the point? This piece from guest essayist Abram Van Engen... Read More.

C ensorship. It's increasing at an alarming rate. Like a lot of other topics, Plato has a lot to say on the subject.... Read More.