Joan Didion has died at 87.

Joan Didion has died at 87.

By Emily Temple | December 23, 2021

Our Favorite Lit Hub Stories From 2021

Our Favorite Lit Hub Stories From 2021

The Best Writing at the Site This Year, According to Us

By Emily Temple | December 23, 2021

The 8 Best Book Covers of December

The 8 Best Book Covers of December

A Last-Ditch Attempt to Brighten Your Bookshelves

By Emily Temple | December 23, 2021

On the shortest day of the year, read one of these 100 excellent short novels.

On the shortest day of the year, read one of these 100 excellent short novels.

By Emily Temple | December 21, 2021

The Best Literary Film and Television of the Year

The Best Literary Film and Television of the Year

Love, Languishing, and What We Watched

By Emily Temple | December 17, 2021

Don’t Worry, <em>Station Eleven</em> Isn’t Really a Pandemic Story

Don’t Worry, Station Eleven Isn’t Really a Pandemic Story

The Adaptation of Emily St. John Mandel’s Novel is Worth Your (Endless, Bleeding) Time.

By Emily Temple | December 16, 2021

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  • Joyride: A Memoir
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  • The Wayfinder
  • Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat To) the Modern Dictionary

Notable Literary Deaths in 2021

By Emily Temple | December 15, 2021

"Never think you're too weird." Read Anne Rice's best writing advice.

By Emily Temple | December 13, 2021

Anne Rice, the Queen of Gothic Literature, has died at the age of 80.

By Emily Temple | December 13, 2021

Our 48 Favorite Books of 2021

Our 48 Favorite Books of 2021

The Lit Hub Staff Picks the Best Books of the Year

By Emily Temple | December 13, 2021

A first edition of <em>Harry Potter</em> is now the most expensive modern work of fiction ever sold.

A first edition of Harry Potter is now the most expensive modern work of fiction ever sold.

By Emily Temple | December 10, 2021

Need something to do today? Here's six hours of Emily Dickinson for your listening pleasure.

Need something to do today? Here's six hours of Emily Dickinson for your listening pleasure.

By Emily Temple | December 10, 2021

The 101 Best Book Covers of 2021

The 101 Best Book Covers of 2021

As Chosen by Our Favorite Book Cover Designers

By Emily Temple | December 7, 2021

The Literary Film and TV You Need to Stream in December

The Literary Film and TV You Need to Stream in December

Home Page for the Holidays

By Emily Temple | December 3, 2021

The Astrology Book Club: What to Read This Month, Based on Your Sign

The Astrology Book Club: What to Read This Month, Based on Your Sign

Hot Books for Cold Nights

By Emily Temple | December 1, 2021

Mark Twain disliked suspenders so much that he invented the bra clasp. (That's right.)

Mark Twain disliked suspenders so much that he invented the bra clasp. (That's right.)

By Emily Temple | November 30, 2021

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