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Thirsty Thursday: Quotes on the Power of Alcohol from Your Favorite Writers

June 19, 2014

A little positive reinforcement from your favorite authors while you daydream about pre-gaming for the weekend. Go ahead, pour yourself a tall one.

Beer Reads: 10 Fantastic Brews and Their Literary Counterparts

By Freddie Moore

April 17, 2014

Brewing up beer and author pairings, because great writers deserve great drinks.

Spring Break Reads: 10 Free Stories to Fit Any Vacation

By Freddie Moore

March 26, 2014

Free reads for your cross-country road trip, week in Cancun, journey home or however else you’re spending your time off.

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Eat Prey Drug: Summerland

Escaping a catastrophic blizzard to take peyote in the Arizona desert, Paul Kwiatkowski concludes his investigation into alternate perceptions of consciousness.

The Biggest Little-Known Influence on H. P. Lovecraft

M. R. James was an English author, scholar and inspiration to Lovecraft, though the world may have forgotten it.

The Sun Don't Shine on a Moonshine Still

Get a bleary-eyed view of moonshining from a modern day bootlegger.