A place to celebrate good books and ponder the journeys they spark, both in the real world and in our heads.
Barbara Shoup is the author of nine novels and two books about writing. She is the Writer-in-Residence at the Indiana Writers Center and a faculty member at Art Workshop International.
Books & book-adjacent topics, taking the long view, the writing life, and related resources. Posts every 5-6 days.
I'm an author, artist, and creative writing professor who writes and draws about the messy and meaningful act of making art and telling stories.
Author of SEX OF THE MIDWEST (Galiot Press) | NPR's Best Books of 2025 | Electric Literature Best Short Stories | Kirkus Starred Review | NPR Weekend Edition Interview | Featured in Best New Books in The Washington Post and People Magazine
A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.