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Mosquito Supper Club: Cajun Recipes from a Disappearing Bayou

From Louisiana native and restauranteur Melissa Martin, a novel about food and culture and the universal and moving aspects to both. Perfect for book clubs who like to incorporate food into their meetings!

Updated Jan 26, 2023

Culture and literature

Read Books, Do Good. Help Save Local Bookstores.

Your guide for supporting local bookstores in this time of need.

Updated Jan 26, 2023

Author corner

In the Time of the Butterflies - Author's Note

In this April 2019 note, Alvarez describes the role of politics in writing and that of storytelling in the world.

Updated Jan 26, 2023

Reading lists

Union Square Reviews

A roundup of this month's top rated books from Union Square Reviews.

Updated Jan 26, 2023

Book club tips and inspiration

How to Host a Virtual Book Club Meeting

Hosting your first virtual book club? We've got some tips for how to make this meeting just as fun and successful as your in-person gatherings.

Updated Jan 26, 2023

Culture and literature

Meet The Alignist

Learn more about The Alignist, a box subscription service that will take you around the world through books!

Updated Jan 26, 2023