The 1951 adaptation of <em>Native Son</em> (starring Richard Wright) is a darkly satiric noir.

The 1951 adaptation of Native Son (starring Richard Wright) is a darkly satiric noir.

By Aaron Robertson | October 5, 2020

<em>The Witches</em> looks just as zany as any late-1990s Disney Halloween movie.

The Witches looks just as zany as any late-1990s Disney Halloween movie.

By Aaron Robertson | October 2, 2020

Jamia Wilson and Kevin Young just became two of the most powerful figures in the literary world.

Jamia Wilson and Kevin Young just became two of the most powerful figures in the literary world.

By Aaron Robertson | September 30, 2020

Exclusive cover reveal: Kaveh Akbar's new poetry collection, <em>Pilgrim Bell</em>.

Exclusive cover reveal: Kaveh Akbar's new poetry collection, Pilgrim Bell.

By Aaron Robertson | September 29, 2020

Just how odd is this month's bestseller list? A look at pre-election bestsellers from years past.

Just how odd is this month's bestseller list? A look at pre-election bestsellers from years past.

By Aaron Robertson | September 25, 2020

Black Death Does Not Happen “In the Greek Sense”

Black Death Does Not Happen “In the Greek Sense”

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I spoke with a friend of Robert and Mabel Williams about Negroes With Guns and BLM.

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The biggest-ever children's book deal is for a fantasy series about bloodthirsty unicorns.

The biggest-ever children's book deal is for a fantasy series about bloodthirsty unicorns.

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<em>The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air</em> gave us much to be proud of (including an author).

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air gave us much to be proud of (including an author).

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The dictator of Belarus is trying to silence Nobel laureate Svetlana Alexievich.

The dictator of Belarus is trying to silence Nobel laureate Svetlana Alexievich.

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The Education Department is purging itself of anti-racist literature.

The Education Department is purging itself of anti-racist literature.

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Playwright and novelist Ayad Akhtar will be the next president of PEN America.

Playwright and novelist Ayad Akhtar will be the next president of PEN America.

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Racists politicized the US postal system when they burned abolitionist literature in 1835.

Racists politicized the US postal system when they burned abolitionist literature in 1835.

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Take a virtual tour through Ursula K. Le Guin's gorgeous California home.

Take a virtual tour through Ursula K. Le Guin's gorgeous California home.

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