In his first novel, Martyr!, poet and educator Kaveh Akbar takes on addiction, religion, and displacement with a tender touch. Originally published on Shondaland.

The prolific, award-winning writer discusses her latest short story collection, “Old Babes in the Wood,” and its intimate look at a long-term relationship. Shelbi Polk interviews Margaret Atwood for Shondaland.

Eleanor Catton has spent much of the last decade writing with the constraints of a television budget in mind, so she was excited to begin her latest novel with a bang. Or more precisely, a landslide. Shelbi Polk interviews Eleanor Catton for Shondaland.

Author Brandon Taylor discusses the democratization of art, writing a campus novel that looks beyond the students, and more with Shelbi Polk for Shondaland.

Prolific author Silvia Moreno-Garcia discusses her newest release, "Silver Nitrate." Shelbi Polk interviews her for Shondaland.

The author of the “New York Times” bestseller “The Glass Castle” is back with her new novel, “Hang the Moon,” which focuses on Prohibition-era Virginia. Shelbi Polk interviews Jeannette Walls for Shondaland.

Inspired by traditional lore and fairy tales, Link’s latest short story collection will surely transport readers to new realms. Shelbi Polk interviews Kelly Link for Shondaland.

The acclaimed writer Yiyun Li discusses her new short story collection with Shelbi Polk for Shondaland.

Author Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah discusses how he arrived at the interesting premise of his first novel. Interview by Shelbi Polk for Shondaland.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri discusses her new short story collection, “Roman Stories,” with Shelbi Polk for Shondaland.

The critically acclaimed writer discusses the new, twisted, deeply unsettling world of Lapvona with Shelbi Polk for Shondaland.