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You could be living in your own private Idaho, or in a New York state of mind. Either way, the states in the U.S. of A. have inspired a lot of unforgettable entertainment. No need to break out an atlas—these state-named works will let you explore the country without leaving your armchair.  BOOKSFlorida, Lauren GroffTexas,… View Article

We’re taking a page from herstory to discover the plucky girls and uncommon ladies at the center of our favorite stories and music. Heartfelt or heroic, each featured female embodies the complex nature of women in a way that’s both memorable and inspirational. BOOKSLittle Women, Louisa May AlcottSalvage the Bones, Jesmyn WardAmericanah, Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieThe… View Article

Five is a mystical number representing balance and the five senses. We’re not saying a writer’s fifth novel, a director’s fifth feature or a band’s fifth album is automatically great because of this, but judging by our list, we just might be onto something. BOOKSBeloved, Toni MorrisonNorwegian Wood, Haruki MurakamiAs I Lay Dying, William FaulknerBlood… View Article