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In Memory of Lauren Beck

In Memory of Lauren Beck

Editor Samantha Simmons eulogized Lauren Beck, author of the "Ren Reads" column.

'The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource' | Review

'The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource' | Review

Chris Hayes has written one of the most important nonfiction reads of 21st century.

Ren Reads (and More): My Top Reads of 2024

Ren Reads (and More): My Top Reads of 2024

Author and avid reader Lauren Beck returns with her column on reading and more.

The Best Books of 2024

The Best Books of 2024

Laura is back to help readers discover the best books of 2024, from historical fiction to rom-coms!

Ren Reads (and More) | The Reading Slump

Ren Reads (and More) | The Reading Slump

It's the dreaded reading slump this week with author Lauren Beck

Ren Reads (and More) | Banned Books Week 2024

Ren Reads (and More) | Banned Books Week 2024

Lauren returns encourage reading - particularly banned books!

How Is It Almost August?!

How Is It Almost August?!

Summer Reading Highlights from Laura!

Ren Reads (and More): Favorite Books and July Sounds

Ren Reads (and More): Favorite Books and July Sounds

Lauren Beck returns with a column covering favorites in reading and music for July

Review of 'How It Ends' and More Book Thoughts

Review of 'How It Ends' and More Book Thoughts

A review and some recs from new Alabama Take author Lauren Beck!