Haruki Murakami has criticized the Japanese prime minister over his pandemic optimism.

Haruki Murakami has criticized the Japanese prime minister over his pandemic optimism.

By Emily Temple | August 30, 2021

The 12 Best Book Covers of August

The 12 Best Book Covers of August

Flames, etc.

By Emily Temple | August 30, 2021

McNally Jackson is publishing gorgeous new paperback editions of overlooked classics.

McNally Jackson is publishing gorgeous new paperback editions of overlooked classics.

By Emily Temple | August 26, 2021

10 Short Stories with Great Dialogue That Aren’t “Hills Like White Elephants”

10 Short Stories with Great Dialogue That Aren’t “Hills Like White Elephants”

Do You Believe in Life After Hemingway?

By Emily Temple | August 25, 2021

Which Big Fall Book Should You Read?

Which Big Fall Book Should You Read?

(A Flowchart)

By Emily Temple | August 24, 2021

Read an excerpt from a brand new biography of Octavia Butler.

Read an excerpt from a brand new biography of Octavia Butler.

By Emily Temple | August 19, 2021

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  • The Silver Book
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Why is Noah Baumbach's adaptation of White Noise called . . . Wheat Germ?

By Emily Temple | August 18, 2021

Was Bridget Jones's Diary the First Internet Novel?

By Emily Temple | August 10, 2021

Behold this creepy and adorable 1911 book of captioned cat photos.

By Emily Temple | August 9, 2021

A new documentary about Truman Capote's final novel promises unseen interviews and lots of tea.

A new documentary about Truman Capote's final novel promises unseen interviews and lots of tea.

By Emily Temple | August 6, 2021

Check out the cover for Hanya Yanagihara's next novel.

Check out the cover for Hanya Yanagihara's next novel.

By Emily Temple | August 4, 2021

The National Book Foundation’s newest initiative will celebrate books about science and technology.

The National Book Foundation’s newest initiative will celebrate books about science and technology.

By Emily Temple | August 3, 2021

The Literary Film and TV You Should Stream in August

The Literary Film and TV You Should Stream in August

From The Pursuit of Love to The Chair

By Emily Temple | August 3, 2021

There's a new <em>Buffy the Vampire Slayer</em> sequel coming, but will it be any good?

There's a new Buffy the Vampire Slayer sequel coming, but will it be any good?

By Emily Temple | August 2, 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

Summer Reading, Pt. 3

By Emily Temple | August 2, 2021

<em>The Green Knight</em> Unmakes a Classic—to Unsettling and Glorious Effect

The Green Knight Unmakes a Classic—to Unsettling and Glorious Effect

And yes, Dev Patel slaps.

By Emily Temple | July 29, 2021

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