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Letters & Lore

Essays, profiles, and explorations of literature, folklore, and the power of narrative.

Stuck on Navigating Spiritual Guidance? How Nico Smit Helps Church Leaders

Leading a church can be an isolating experience, especially when facing complex spiritual and organizational challenges. For many pastors and ministry leaders, finding clear, trusted direction is a constant struggle. Thi…

Sponsored by Nico Smit· Oct 20· 6 min read

Can Forbidden Love Survive in Esther Jade’s Offside Captain?

Bespoke Travel Is Changing Dublin Tourism: Where Dublin City Walks Stands in 2026

Sponsored by Dublin City Walks · Sep 29

How Mike Bassett Turned a Personal Loss Into the Quiet Weight of Wings

A Beginner's Guide to Cocoon Collection Co and the Dopamine-Friendly Planning Space

Sponsored by Cocoon Collection Co · Aug 10

What Mike Bassett Wants Literary Fiction Readers to Know About Writing Through Grief

For readers of literary fiction, the exploration of grief is a familiar yet profoundly personal journey. Author Mike Bassett brings a new voice to this conversation with his debut novel, The Quiet Weight of Wings , a com…

Sponsored by Mike Bassett· Aug 3· 6 min

Thinking About Andrea Ramirez? 5 Reasons Her Debut Novel Might Be Right for You

In a crowded literary landscape, finding a voice that speaks with authenticity and purpose can be a challenge. For readers of contemporary romance seeking stories that offer more than familiar tropes, author Andrea Ramir…

Sponsored by Andrea Ramirez· Jul 21· 6 min

Opinion & Editorial

Analog Experiences Offer Escape From Digital Burnout in 2026

Chloe Dubois · Jul 19

Oral storytelling's decline threatens cultural identities

Jing Mei Lin · Aug 23

Analysis & Trends

Explainers

From Parchment to Pixels: A Short History of Writing in Books

Chloe Dubois · Nov 9

Who Is the West African Griot? Historian, Genealogist, Diplomat, and Musician in One Hereditary Calling

Chloe Dubois · Nov 7

How Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts Were Made: From Monastic Scriptorium to Parisian Workshop

Chloe Dubois · Nov 5

Beyond 5-7-5: What Actually Defines a Haiku

Chloe Dubois · Oct 31

Japanese Stab Binding vs. Coptic Binding: How Two Traditional Spines Differ in Structure and Complexity

Chloe Dubois · Oct 30

Ethiopian Bookbinding: The Chain Stitch Tradition That Is Not Quite Coptic

Aisha Bakri · Oct 28