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Cover reveal: See the cover for Joy Castro's <em>One Brilliant Flame</em>.

Cover reveal: See the cover for Joy Castro's One Brilliant Flame.

By Emily Temple | August 19, 2022

A new study shows that books can change children's views on gender stereotypes.

A new study shows that books can change children's views on gender stereotypes.

By Emily Temple | August 16, 2022

The new

The new "Tinder for bookworms" has the least sexy name on the planet.

By Emily Temple | August 16, 2022

Watch the trailer for the sexy, creepy, totally inaccurate new Emily Brontë biopic.

Watch the trailer for the sexy, creepy, totally inaccurate new Emily Brontë biopic.

By Emily Temple | August 12, 2022

No weekend plans? Gather your party and play this literary RPG about Lord Byron.

No weekend plans? Gather your party and play this literary RPG about Lord Byron.

By Emily Temple | August 12, 2022

Watch the earliest known detective film, featuring a very confused Sherlock Holmes.

Watch the earliest known detective film, featuring a very confused Sherlock Holmes.

By Emily Temple | August 10, 2022

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Good books for bad moods.

By Emily Temple | August 8, 2022

This is definitive proof that Jeff Bezos is building an army of robot ants.

By Emily Temple | August 4, 2022

The Exorcist.">"It has absolutely nothing going for it, except Satan." Read James Baldwin on The Exorcist.

By Emily Temple | August 2, 2022

Attention book lovers: your dream job is hiring again.

Attention book lovers: your dream job is hiring again.

By Emily Temple | August 1, 2022

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The Literary Film and TV You Need to Stream in August

"The only thing that kept me going was stories."

By Emily Temple | July 29, 2022

The <em>New York Times</em> has found its next Books editor.

The New York Times has found its next Books editor.

By Emily Temple | July 28, 2022

Literary-themed cruises with famous writers are apparently a thing now.

Literary-themed cruises with famous writers are apparently a thing now.

By Emily Temple | July 28, 2022

The 10 Best Book Covers of July

The 10 Best Book Covers of July

Books and Books and Books (and Books)

By Emily Temple | July 28, 2022

Can you guess these classic literary adaptations by their taglines?

Can you guess these classic literary adaptations by their taglines?

By Emily Temple | July 26, 2022

Listen to an 8-minute song inspired by the work of Marilynne Robinson.

Listen to an 8-minute song inspired by the work of Marilynne Robinson.

By Emily Temple | July 22, 2022

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