So is it true, as jokester-man Stephen Colbert attests, that there is a laugh to be gotten on nearly every page of Ayun Halliday’s book about her pre-internet world travel misadventures? A random test is called for. Open book. Page 89.... Read More

Advertisements make persuasive cases for giving to international aid agencies. In "Beyond Good Intentions", Tori Hogan offers a firsthand account of what such donations, as well as those from governments and businesses, actually provide.... Read More

It seems that every few years, feminism gets a new literary paint job. We’re now in the era of “third wave” feminism, with a strong focus on criticism of gender stereotypes and media portrayals of women. In academic circles, this... Read More

For the millions of women (and men) who single-handedly tackle domestic life, there is help, and even better, a reality check for those with unrealistic expectations. "Pretty Neat" is a guide for the woman who finds herself overwhelmed,... Read More