Chicago May was a 19th century Irish immigrant who became a con-woman and crook instead of a maid or factory worker.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Novelist Nicholson Baker tells Anne Strainchamps that e-readers have some advantages over the printed book, but the Kindle isn't his favorite.
Jeff Ferrell gave up life as a tenured professor and became a dumpster diver. His new book is "Empire of Scrounge."
In this EXTENDED interview, Adam Mansbach talks about his new novel, "Rage is Back."
Christian Rudder, the founder of OKCupid, thinks cupid’s arrow may just be an algorithm.
Joelle Biele discusses the correspondences between poet Elizabeth Bishop and The New Yorker.
More stories from you -- about precious bits of handwriting you've saved over the years.
Kirsten Bakis first wrote her story of biomechanically-enhanced, hyper-intelligent dogs 20 years ago, and it’s been a cult favorite ever since. So why create a post-modern Frankenstein story with dogs at the heart of the tale?
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