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Summer Reading from Emma B.: Summer Reading from Emma B.

Robin Maxwell

By Susan Hiner, Guest Contributor Bonjour! It’s me, Emma B.[1] Looking for a good book? …… Read More
The Chameleon in the Classroom: The Chameleon in the Classroom

Helen King

By Helen King (Monthly Contributor) This is a story of illness and magic from the fourth century… Read More
A Jewish Writer Revived by Her Daughters: A Jewish Writer Revived by Her Daughters

Raquelle Bostow

By Susan Rubin Suleiman (Guest Contributor) Fall is the season for the big literary prizes in Fra… Read More
A Throne Fit for a Courtesan: A Throne Fit for a Courtesan

Cara Wilson

By Catherine Hewitt (Guest Contributor) Comtesse Valtesse de la Bigne was one of 19th-century Par… Read More
Civilization in Every Pot: Civilization in Every Pot

Michael Garval

By Michael Garval (Regular Contributor) It’s said that beloved French Renaissance king Henri IV p… Read More

Writers, What Are Your Goals This Week?

November 27, 2011 By Holly Tucker

Women, Death, and the Sacraments

November 21, 2011 By lizlehfeldt

Who “Owns” a Story?

November 20, 2011 By tracybarrett

If you only read one book on Islamic history…

November 19, 2011 By PamelaToler

A Marvelous Dinner Party

November 18, 2011 By cjones

Contributor Q & A: Pamela Toler

November 17, 2011 By PamelaToler

Rose Tucker, With Thanksgiving

November 17, 2011 By Holly Tucker

Before they were themselves

November 14, 2011 By BethDunn

Crossing the Bridge With John Brown

November 11, 2011 By Brook Wilensky-Lanford