Literary tourism is trending, but it’s also being whitewashed. The truth is, literary tourism is as diverse, global, and multicultural as the readers and writers who love literature and literary culture.

Jeannine A. Cook, novelist, bookshop owner, and literary activist, publishes a memoir. But Shut Up and Read is more than a memoir, it’s a true story that will make you believe in magic and miracles. Read my review.

In honor of Mother’s Day, we have a guest essay by Karen Kimbro Johnson, a member of the Reed, Write, & Create Sanctuary.

The Reed, Write, & Create Sanctuary is a virtual, global community with real-life vibes, so we’re leaning into every opportunity to get together and gather in cities around the world.