Most of us have been conditioned to think that uncomfortable conversations are just par for the course at holiday gatherings, ...

In a world that glorifies extroverted ideals, navigating social landscapes can feel like a tightrope walk for introverts. Yet, meaningful conversations don't always have to drain your energy or feel ...

There’s never a reason to run out of conversation topics. The news, the weather and whatever other people are doing could be talked about at length, in most scenarios. Those topics, however, are dull.

Miranda Popkey’s debut novel “Topics of Conversation” (2020) brims with sex, violence, drinking and failed relationships. Its unnamed narrator goes over different conversations she's had with women ...