Nobody likes being lied to in real life, so why do we enjoy being lied to on the page? This question follows from my previous post, in which I try to explain why we take pleasure in...
From what I've heard, being in a book club can be frustrating. I have to admit that I've never joined one; as someone who reads, teaches, and writes about literature for a living,...
When is it OK to give up on a novel? With summer reading season nearly upon us, the self-induced pressure to finish every new novel you buy can become intense. In fact, I hear this...
