The Misfit Reader

A serious turn . . .

Nov 6, 2025 • Cynthia Giles

Postmodern Plato: A Murder Mystery

“The Athenian Murders” is a great read — especially if you’re intrigued by philosophical debates, ancient history, and/or esoteric puzzles

May 3, 2025 • Cynthia Giles

A Writer's Space: Joan Didion at Home

A Misfit Publisher sets out . . .

Apr 6, 2025 • Cynthia Giles

In Praise of "The Uninvited"

A perfectly misfitted, recently rediscovered cozy ghost story

Feb 19, 2025 • Cynthia Giles

Three Black Writers to Revisit--or Discover

Only one is famous, but all three broke new ground . . . .

Oct 21, 2024 • Cynthia Giles

The Story of Suite Française . . .

And a soul-searching question for every writer

Oct 2, 2024 • Cynthia Giles

Beautiful Books

A slightly vintage look at the intersection of interior design and bibliophilia . . .

Sep 27, 2024 • Cynthia Giles

The Misfit Reader's "Perfect Books"

Brilliant or barely even good — they’re the ones you fell in love with and never get over

Feb 28, 2024 • Cynthia Giles

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