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10 Books for Being Alone

10 Books for Being Alone

In the Second Winter of Our Lockdown

By Emily Temple | January 26, 2022

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13 of André Leon Talley's favorite books.

By Emily Temple | January 19, 2022

20 Famous Writers on Being Rejected

20 Famous Writers on Being Rejected

"The blizzard doesn't last forever; it just seems so."

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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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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The 36 Best (Old) Books We Read in 2021

Timeless Reading Recommendations from the Lit Hub Staff

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The Ultimate Best Books <br>of 2021 List

The Ultimate Best Books
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Reading All the Lists So You Don't Have to Since 2017

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Joan Didion has died at 87.

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Our Favorite Lit Hub Stories From 2021

Our Favorite Lit Hub Stories From 2021

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