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On (Not) Discovering Disability in the World of Jane Austen
Disabled characters are present in Austen’s novels, but largely invisible in her cinematic remakes
Jan 27 2023 - Pasquale S. Toscano
We Need To Talk About Professional Jealousy
Embracing disappointment is far more healthy than begrudging another writer their success
Jan 19 2023 - Benjamin Schaefer
A Genre-Bending Thriller that Examines Mental Illness and Neurodivergence
In Maria Dong's novel "Liar, Dreamer, Thief," a woman has to unravel the mystery surrounding her coworker's suicide
Jan 12 2023 - Jacqueline Alnes
62 Books By Women of Color to Read in 2023
These highly anticipated books tell important and rarely amplified stories
Jan 3 2023 - R.O. Kwon
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
Announcing the Winner of Electric Lit’s 2022 Book Cover Tournament
Plus an interview with the designer and artist about the creative process
Dec 30 2022 - Electric Literature
Gutter Poetry for Dirty Minds
Michael Chang invites you into their clique in "Almanac of Useless Talents"
Dec 19 2022 - Kate Carmody
Electric Lit’s Most Popular Articles of 2022
Halimah Marcus, Michelle Hart, and Amanda Oliver wrote some of the most popular essays, lists, and interviews of the year
Dec 16 2022 - Electric Literature
Don’t Make Pregnant People Cross State Lines To Make Decisions About Our Bodies
The indie movie “Never Rarely Sometimes Always” reminds us of the perils of seeking abortion
