The next novel in Marilynne Robinson's Gilead saga could be one of the most important books of 2020.

The next novel in Marilynne Robinson's Gilead saga could be one of the most important books of 2020.

By Aaron Robertson | February 6, 2020

Kamau Brathwaite, a leading figure of postwar Caribbean literature, has died at 89.

Kamau Brathwaite, a leading figure of postwar Caribbean literature, has died at 89.

By Aaron Robertson | February 5, 2020

Jerry Seinfeld's first book since the '90s will show how his jokes have evolved.

Jerry Seinfeld's first book since the '90s will show how his jokes have evolved.

By Aaron Robertson | January 30, 2020

The publishing industry is probably even less diverse than you thought.

The publishing industry is probably even less diverse than you thought.

By Aaron Robertson | January 29, 2020

The <em>real</em> Literary Twitter drama this week was about . . . fonts.

The real Literary Twitter drama this week was about . . . fonts.

By Aaron Robertson | January 29, 2020

Writers are calling for a professor's reinstatement after he was fired for posting a political joke.

Writers are calling for a professor's reinstatement after he was fired for posting a political joke.

By Aaron Robertson | January 23, 2020

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We're finally getting a TV adaptation of The House on Mango Street.

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And the winners of the 69th National Jewish Book Awards are. . .

And the winners of the 69th National Jewish Book Awards are. . .

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Jonathan Lethem's first novel, <em>Gun, With Occasional Music</em>, is finally headed to TV.

Jonathan Lethem's first novel, Gun, With Occasional Music, is finally headed to TV.

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Here are this year's finalists for The Story Prize.

Here are this year's finalists for The Story Prize.

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<em>Dune</em> is getting new life as a three-part graphic novel.

Dune is getting new life as a three-part graphic novel.

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Robert Caro's many, many papers have found a home in New York.

Robert Caro's many, many papers have found a home in New York.

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Amy Adams gets gaslighted in <em>The Woman in the Window</em> trailer.

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These were the most checked-out books in the New York City library system in 2019.

These were the most checked-out books in the New York City library system in 2019.

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