When Coronavirus Hit, This Writing Nonprofit Expanded to Serving Lunch

When Coronavirus Hit, This Writing Nonprofit Expanded to Serving Lunch

A Conversation with Tim Whitaker of Mighty Writers

By Corinne Segal | July 29, 2020

Irenosen Okojie has won the Caine Prize for a story about a Grace Jones impersonator.

Irenosen Okojie has won the Caine Prize for a story about a Grace Jones impersonator.

By Corinne Segal | July 27, 2020

Explore Wallabout, where Whitman lived while finishing <em>Leaves of Grass</em>.

Explore Wallabout, where Whitman lived while finishing Leaves of Grass.

By Corinne Segal | July 27, 2020

The director of the Philadelphia Free Library resigned over claims of mistreatment of Black staff.

The director of the Philadelphia Free Library resigned over claims of mistreatment of Black staff.

By Corinne Segal | July 24, 2020

Michael Cohen will be released and allowed to finish his memoir from home confinement.

Michael Cohen will be released and allowed to finish his memoir from home confinement.

By Corinne Segal | July 23, 2020

Jonathan Lethem will publish a novel in serial form over 10 years in this new star-studded lit mag.

Jonathan Lethem will publish a novel in serial form over 10 years in this new star-studded lit mag.

By Corinne Segal | July 21, 2020

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J.K. Rowling's sales suddenly slowed down in June. I wonder why.

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Mary Trump's book sold almost a million copies by the end of its publication day.

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On Lydia Davis's birthday, read her advice on language, writing from reality, and more.

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A former Mueller prosecutor's upcoming book will cover "mistakes" the team made.

By Corinne Segal | July 14, 2020

Greenlight Bookstore is pledging to improve treatment of Black employees and customers.

Greenlight Bookstore is pledging to improve treatment of Black employees and customers.

By Corinne Segal | July 10, 2020

Authors are canceling events at a Philadelphia library over its mistreatment of Black workers.

Authors are canceling events at a Philadelphia library over its mistreatment of Black workers.

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There's a new Trump tell-all memoir coming. Just what we need.

There's a new Trump tell-all memoir coming. Just what we need.

By Corinne Segal | July 7, 2020

Readers will have the chance to finish a rediscovered Louisa May Alcott story.

Readers will have the chance to finish a rediscovered Louisa May Alcott story.

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Thanks to the pandemic, the next <em>Game of Thrones</em> book could be done next year.

Thanks to the pandemic, the next Game of Thrones book could be done next year.

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Decades ago, Octavia Butler saw a

Decades ago, Octavia Butler saw a "grim future" of climate denial and income inequality.

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