Lily Herman
Lily is a culture writer for Bustle covering film, books, music, and occasionally TV and internet culture. She's interviewed everyone from Channing Tatum to Julianna Marguiles in recent months, and she's also partial to writing about the world of romance. Lily's racked up bylines from many publications over the course of her career, including Teen Vogue, Refinery29, Shondaland, and Glamour, and her work often focuses on intersections of politics, entertainment, internet culture, feminism, and wellness. As if she didn't talk about romance enough in her work, she also co-hosts a romance novel podcast on the side. Lily graduated from Wesleyan University, where she double-majored in Government and Sociology. You can find more info at www.lilyherman.com or send Lily a tweet at @lkherman.
Books
How Bookstagram Is Becoming One of the Most Drama-Filled Corners of the Internet
In early June, bestselling author and queen of beach reads Elin Hilderbrand found herself embroiled in an internet controversy.
Books
Reading For The Right Reasons
Tired of The Bachelor's straight, white, conservative storylines? A new crop of novels bring the romance and drama while flipping the script.
Books
Did The Pandemic Kill The Book Tour?
Publishers’ go-to marketing strategy has been upended in the age of social distancing.
TV & Movies
Khleo Thomas Still Loves 'Holes' As Much As You Do
The actor, musician, and social media star got his start in the beloved film. Nowadays, he’s happy to cater to his fans’ nostalgia.
Books
Meet The Book-Obsessed Entrepreneur Challenging Goodreads’ Reign
With The StoryGraph, Nadia Odunayo is giving readers the online community they deserve.
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Religious Romances Come Out Of The Confessional
Fleabag’s Hot Priest isn’t the only one mixing love and worship — the romance novel industry is experiencing something of a religious renaissance.
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Asexual Romance Readers Are Finally Getting Their Happily Ever Afters
Contrary to popular belief, ace people read romance novels — and there are a growing number of books that reflect our experiences.
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Casey McQuiston Is In The Business Of Queer Happy Endings
The author behind the beloved romance 'Red, White & Royal Blue' releases her sophomore novel — a sapphic love story with a sci-fi twist.
Movies & TV
Can You Be Turned On By Movies Like '365 Days' & Still Be A Feminist?
Experts and uneasy fans weigh in.
Books
How Angeline Boulley’s Own Young Adulthood Inspired 'Firekeeper’s Daughter'
Everyone from the Reese Witherspoon to the Obamas has fallen for the YA novel.
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Author Julia Quinn Didn’t Expect Bridgerton To Become A Phenomenon
The beloved writer has much to say about romance genre haters and that scene in the show.
Books
Infidelity, A Flighty Mom, & George Clooney: Julianna Margulies Bares All In Her New Memoir
The Good Wife and ER actor puts it all on the table in Sunshine Girl.
Books
Want To Connect With Your Daughter? Channing Tatum Suggests Fairies & Nail Polish.
The dad character in his book is also a big fan of tutus and boas.
TV & Movies
The Controversy Around Matt James' Bachelor Season, Explained
And its implications for the franchise at large.
TV & Movies
The Most Romantic Part Of 'To All The Boys 3' Might Surprise You
"Lara Jean and Peter can sit together in silence and it not be uncomfortable."
TV & Movies
Lana Condor Just Revealed If She Thinks Lara Jean & Peter Actually End Up Together
Are they really endgame?
Are We There Yet?
It's Time For A New Pandemic Hobby
Tips for learning guitar, because baking sourdough is so last April.
TV & Movies
'Fake Famous' Star Dominique Druckman Has Some Advice For Growing Your Instagram Following
"Find some good fake bots because you can totally tell!"
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Why Cicely Tyson Waited Until She Was 96 To Write Her First Book
In one of her final interviews before her death, Tyson explains to Bustle why she has “no regrets whatsoever.”
TV & Movies
How One Woman Keeps Your Favorite 'Bachelor' Stars Relevant Year-Round
Lori Krebs represents everyone from Hannah Godwin to Jason Tartick.
