How Mindfulness Became a Multi-Million Dollar Brand
A new book explores the problematic rise of "McMindfulness"
Viewing the Tumult of the Nigerian Military Coup Through the Eyes of a Native Son
Chapter One: Nnamdi Ehirim's "Prince of Monkeys" is a love letter to Africa.
RCL Talks Drugs, Legacy and Woodstock With Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Biographer
A new must-read book exposes and enshrines the '70s supergroup.
Did a Mother Really Plot to Burn Her Special Needs Child to Death?
Chapter One: One town's "Miracle Submarine" blows up lives in this fiery murder-mystery.
Vogue Model’s Real-Life Transformation From Muse to War Correspondent
Chapter One: Lee Miller and Man Ray's tumultuous relationship shape this book of historical fiction.
Grieving Woman Finds Solace in a Friend Met Through Porn, Earnest Hippos
Chapter One: Debut author Richard Chiem tapped his own past—and surreal imagery—for inspiration.
This Violent, Convoluted Murder Mystery Has Been Published in 30 Countries
Chapter One: Swedish author Niklas Natt och Dag's debut whodunit takes readers back in time.
Murder, Affairs, and Too Much Booze Abound in This Debut Author’s Crime Thriller
Chapter One: In Harriet Tyce's "Blood Orange," there are no limits to the depravity of humankind.
How The Beatles Helped a Father-Daughter Relationship Weather Abuse
Chapter One: Each musically-themed chapter of Erin Hosier's memoir connects to her deceased dad.
Extreme Racism Prompts “Demelanization” Surgery in This Satirical Debut Novel
Chapter One: Maurice Carlos Ruffin tells RCL Trayvon Martin's murder was a turning point.
One Father’s Toxic Masculinity, Insatiable Drive Ruins Thousands of Lives in Debut Novel
Chapter One: James Charlesworth swears his fictional patriarch isn't modeled after his own.
Chapter One: “Dr. Who” and Quantum Physics Inspire Debut Author Mike Chen
RCL spoke with the first-time author about how family and a love of sci-fi informed his epic tale.
Chapter One: Debut Author Mesha Maren On Her New Thriller, “Sugar Run”
RCL talks with a first-time author about her story of love and second chances.
These Books Are Smaller Than a Smartphone
Chicago’s Mouse Books returns for a “second season”
10 Books to Read in 2019 to Challenge Your Political Beliefs
Like a summer reading list, except the future of our country depends on it.
Michelle Obama Shares Sly Jabs and Smart Advice at Brooklyn Book Tour Stop
"I like to tell the truth," said the former FLOTUS. "Go figure."