8 Books That Wrestle With the Complexities of Religion
Michelle Webster-Hein, author of "Out of Esau," recommends fiction and non-fiction that interrogate spirituality with nuance
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An Indian Muslim Family Is Torn Apart by Religion, Homophobia, and Politics
Nawaaz Ahmed, author of "Radiant Fugitives," on the expectations placed upon immigrant writers
Aug 12 2021 - Roohi Choudhry
7 Novels About Losing Faith in Religion
Kelsey McKinney, author of "God Spare the Girls," recommends books about questioning everything you've ever known
Jul 23 2021 - Kelsey McKinney
Technology and Religion Share the Power of Destruction
Anjali Sachdeva, author of the collection “All the Names They Used for God,” talks about the forces that rule her writing
Feb 16 2018 - Adam Vitcavage
Brit Bennett on Family, Religion, and Upending Expectations of Black Narratives
“I just wanted to write a novel that would show the lives of ordinary black people and their problems.”
Dec 6 2016 - Marta Bausells
Modern Afghan Lives, Across Generations and Countries
Jamil Jan Kochai, author of "The Haunting of Hajji Hotak and Other Stories," on the responsibility attached to writing Muslim characters
Jan 3 2023 - Bareerah Ghani
How Shall I Reject Thee? Let Me Count The Ways
My apologies for taking so long to get back to you, Mr. Shakespeare
Dec 29 2022 - Mina Manchester
Electric Lit’s Favorite Novels of 2022
Novels by Alyssa Songsiridej, Jessamine Chan, and Elif Batuman stand out among the year’s best
Dec 23 2022 - Electric Literature
Electric Lit’s Favorite Nonfiction Books of 2022
Books by Melissa Febos, CJ Hauser, and Tajja Isen rank among our top picks in an outstanding year for nonfiction
Dec 22 2022 - Electric Literature
Recommended Reading’s 10 Most Popular Issues of 2022
Stories by Wendy Wimmer, Gwen E. Kirby, and Morgan Talty are among EL’s most-read short fiction of the year
