Koa Beck

The recent Jonathan Franzen-induced debacle of sexism in the world of literary criticism has sparked many responses. The Internet seems to vibrate with disputes pitting literary fiction against commercial fiction in a contemporary class war.

The Huffington Post interview given by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Weiner contains many...

In all the glitz, glitter and pink rhinestones of the Sex and the City franchise, it's easy to forget the humble beginnings of fictional writer and American darling Carrie Bradshaw. Some 12 years after the show's debut in 1998, Carrie has traded up -- way up. The studio-living 30 plus...

The slow movement, the cultural shift towards slowing down life's pace and seeking a more mindful speed at which to live, has much to offer everyone. The "quality over quantity" notion has been successfully applied to eating, traveling, sex, reading, and even parenting, providing many with the opportunity to reassess...

Twenty minutes before Omega NYC's keynote speakers Elizabeth Lesser and Byron Katie are scheduled to take the stage to address the topic of spiritual renewal, the Sheraton's ballroom is packed with eager listeners with paper and pen in hand. Participants filter in holding hot tea in one hand and the...

In completing Elizabeth Gilbert's second nonfiction book, Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage, I am left with the startling realization that self-indulgent writing is becoming increasingly popular, particularly with women. The neurotic female protagonist perpetually on the hunt for a man and who finds solace in an array of...