Speculative fiction, an umbrella genre encompassing works with supernatural or futuristic elements, is all about exploration and experimentation. It allows writers—and readers—to imagine new worlds and explore concepts beyond the limitations of our current reality. Black authors, artists, and performers …
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eNotes Book Club: January (Noir)
In this month’s installment of our book club series, we gave ourselves a theme: “noir.” If you’re looking for a snappy, dark whodunnit, grab a magnifying glass and read on!
8 Books to Read If You Attended the Women’s March
This past January, a record number of American women were sworn in as governors, state senators, and congresswomen. Soon after, many of these women, their supporters, and other advocates for women’s rights took the streets to march in the third-annual …
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Reading Round-Up: January
We asked everyone in the office to talk about their favorite books from the last month. Take a look at our favorite reads from January, and let us know in the comments which books you’ll be adding to your to-read …
9 Dark Reads for Every Type of Booklover
Whether it’s morbid humor or downright macabre, everyone needs a spooky-themed read now and then—and that doesn’t just mean thrillers. Whether you want a modern or a classic, non-fiction or a novel, an epic poem or a play, we have …
15 Texts to Read in Honor of MLK, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., dedicated his life to advocating for racial equality and battling discrimination and injustice. His talents as an orator and his dedication to nonviolent resistance were remarkable. Most of us are familiar with his rhetorical masterpiece, …
eNotes Book Club: November–December Finds
In this installment of our book club, we looked for thoughtful, dark reads fitting for a foggy November and December. Cozy up with a cup of tea with us and read on.
eNotes’ Best Books of 2018
As the year comes to a close, it’s time for us to take a look at the past 12 months to see what we can learn for the next year. Around the office, we decided to share the best books …
