Women Writers

Reviews

Zadie Smith Reads Mostly Women. The Interesting Part Is Why That's Still News.

Zadie Smith told an audience she reads mostly women. A brief statement — but one worth sitting with. On canon, attention, and the parts of the library that were always there.

Literature

Five Voices Shortlisted for the 2026 Carol Shields Prize

The 2026 Carol Shields Prize shortlist is out — five bold books by women and nonbinary writers competing for $150,000 CAD. Megha Majumdar, Quiara Alegría Hudes, and three more.