The ‘Mad Men’ Bookshelf: What Will Don Draper Read in 1969?
Few shows in television history have given their writers half as much fun as Matthew Weiner and his crew have with Mad Men. It’s why you always see so many reading lists for the show’s characters and...
View ArticleMaya Angelou and Oprah’s Inspiring Public Friendship
Dr. Maya Angelou lived an incredible life, with some friendships that were tailor-made for Awesome People Hanging Out Together photos, and one of the most lasting was her connection with Oprah Winfrey....
View Article50 Great Books About 50 Inspiring Women
There’s never a bad time to read about historically badass ladies, but since March is Women’s History Month, now is a particularly perfect moment to bust out your library card and take in some stories...
View Article20 Photos of Famous Authors Looking Badass
Here’s a secret: a lot of famous authors are, well, kind of badass. That is, they’re even more badass than you assume, if you’re the kind of person who thinks it’s already fairly cool to be a great...
View ArticleSelfies as a Radical Act: Links You Need To See
If you’ve got approximately an hour to kill, here’s a sprawling 7-part essay about selfies in the vein of Susan Sontag and Roland Barthes. Author Rachel Syme elucidates the gender politics of selfies,...
View Article10 Incredible Maya Angelou Quotes on Writing and the Creative Process
The first-ever documentary on Maya Angelou, the beloved author, poet, and humanitarian whose work spans the past 50 years, has launched a Kickstarter. The documentary is set to premiere on the PBS...
View Article50 Essential Books of Poetry That Everyone Should Read
It’s National Poetry Month, and you’re probably thinking: “I should really read more poetry. But where oh where do I start?” Well, sound the trumpets, because here is Flavorwire to the rescue! After...
View Article30 Photos of Famous Authors in Epic Hats
Recently, I saw this hilarious photo of author Bohumil Hrabal tweeted by New Directions. In it, the author sits outside at his typewriter with a gruff look on his face, wearing possibly one of the best...
View ArticleThis Week’s Top 5 TV Picks
There are scores of TV shows out there, with dozens of new episodes each week, not to mention everything you can find on Hulu Plus, Netflix streaming, and HBO Go. How’s a viewer to keep up? To help you...
View Article“This World Is Bullshit”: On the 20th Anniversary of Fiona Apple’s Memorable...
Flavorwire is taking the final week of 2017 off, because God knows we need it. But all week, we’ll be reposting some of our favorite pieces from the year. Read them all here. In their current forms,...
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