How Black Studies departments are being dismantled at American colleges.

How Black Studies departments are being dismantled at American colleges.

By Brittany Allen | March 20, 2026

This library’s annual lock-in is an autodidact’s dream come true.

This library’s annual lock-in is an autodidact’s dream come true.

By Brittany Allen | March 19, 2026

Who’s behind London’s hottest new bookstore? Freud’s librarian grandson!

Who’s behind London’s hottest new bookstore? Freud’s librarian grandson!

By Brittany Allen | March 18, 2026

And the Oscar for Best Take goes to...

And the Oscar for Best Take goes to...

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Seven books that expand the conversation around ambivalent parenthood.

Seven books that expand the conversation around ambivalent parenthood.

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Here’s what’s making us happy <em>this</em> week.

Here’s what’s making us happy this week.

By Brittany Allen | March 13, 2026

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Happier than ever? Billie Eilish is set to star in a new adaptation of The Bell Jar.

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What to read next if Sentimental Value is your Oscars pick.

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Thousands of writers published an empty book to stick it to Anthropic.

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The State Department is forcing certain libraries to shutter their passport services.

The State Department is forcing certain libraries to shutter their passport services.

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Thanks to a group of booksellers, Amazon is pulling out of the Paris Book Fair.

Thanks to a group of booksellers, Amazon is pulling out of the Paris Book Fair.

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A mini reading list to understand what’s happening in Iran.

A mini reading list to understand what’s happening in Iran.

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Here’s what’s making us happy <em> this </em> week.

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Introducing Dirt Books, a Publishing Imprint For the 22nd Century

Introducing Dirt Books, a Publishing Imprint For the 22nd Century

“The ideal Dirt Books title is a story that could not be told any other way.”

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A spot of good news! Adult fiction sales are up 1%.

A spot of good news! Adult fiction sales are up 1%.

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Five great episodes of Michael Silverblatt’s <em>Bookworm,</em> in honor of the late host.

Five great episodes of Michael Silverblatt’s Bookworm, in honor of the late host.

By Brittany Allen | February 19, 2026

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