<em>The Bell Jar</em> was supposed to have a sequel, told through

The Bell Jar was supposed to have a sequel, told through "the eyes of health."

By Emily Temple | January 14, 2022

59 Years of Book Covers for <em>The Bell Jar</em> from All Over the World

59 Years of Book Covers for The Bell Jar from All Over the World

Happy Birthday to Sylvia Plath’s Classic

By Emily Temple | January 14, 2022

Americans are buying more books—but reading fewer of them than ever. What gives?

Americans are buying more books—but reading fewer of them than ever. What gives?

By Emily Temple | January 12, 2022

Alyson Sinclair is the new owner and publisher of The Rumpus.

Alyson Sinclair is the new owner and publisher of The Rumpus.

By Emily Temple | January 11, 2022

Here’s Your 2022 Literary Film and TV Preview

Here’s Your 2022 Literary Film and TV Preview

26 Titles We Hope to Stream This Year

By Emily Temple | January 7, 2022

Everything you need to know about Norman Mailer's recent (non-)cancellation.

Everything you need to know about Norman Mailer's recent (non-)cancellation.

By Emily Temple | January 5, 2022

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This is just a reminder that Albert Camus named his cat Cigarette, because of course he did.

By Emily Temple | January 4, 2022

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

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The 36 Best (Old) Books We Read in 2021

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The Ultimate Best Books <br>of 2021 List

The Ultimate Best Books
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Joan Didion has died at 87.

Joan Didion has died at 87.

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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

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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

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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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