How Jean-Paul Sartre's relentless pranking forced his teacher to resign.

How Jean-Paul Sartre's relentless pranking forced his teacher to resign.

By Emily Temple | June 21, 2022

The Ultimate Summer 2022 Reading List

The Ultimate Summer 2022 Reading List

Math + Books = ???

By Emily Temple | June 17, 2022

There's a trailer for Netflix's new Jane Austen adaptation . . . and the internet haaaaates it.

There's a trailer for Netflix's new Jane Austen adaptation . . . and the internet haaaaates it.

By Emily Temple | June 15, 2022

This is the most niche book recommendation I've ever made.

This is the most niche book recommendation I've ever made.

By Emily Temple | June 14, 2022

The author of “How to Murder Your Husband” has been sentenced to life for murdering her husband.

The author of “How to Murder Your Husband” has been sentenced to life for murdering her husband.

By Emily Temple | June 14, 2022

Our 15 Favorite Summery Novels for Summer Reading

Our 15 Favorite Summery Novels for Summer Reading

This Year and Every Year, As Recommended by Lit Hub Staff

By Emily Temple | June 14, 2022

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Watch the insane book trailer for Ottessa Moshfegh's Lapvona.

By Emily Temple | June 13, 2022

How did alphabet books tackle the letter 'x' before x-rays and xylophones?

By Emily Temple | June 13, 2022

After 50 years, the Costa Book Awards are over.

By Emily Temple | June 10, 2022

The Kurt Vonnegut Library is donating 1,000 copies of <em>Slaughterhouse-Five</em> to Florida.

The Kurt Vonnegut Library is donating 1,000 copies of Slaughterhouse-Five to Florida.

By Emily Temple | June 9, 2022

Leila Mottley is the youngest writer ever selected by Oprah's Book Club.

Leila Mottley is the youngest writer ever selected by Oprah's Book Club.

By Emily Temple | June 8, 2022

29 Works of Nonfiction You Need to Read This Summer

29 Works of Nonfiction You Need to Read This Summer

Part Three of Lit Hub's Summer Preview

By Emily Temple | June 8, 2022

Fun fact: Dorothy Parker, famous for her caustic wit, helped write your favorite sentimental movie.

Fun fact: Dorothy Parker, famous for her caustic wit, helped write your favorite sentimental movie.

By Emily Temple | June 7, 2022

9 Short Story Collections You Need to Read This Summer

9 Short Story Collections You Need to Read This Summer

Part Two of Lit Hub’s Summer Preview

By Emily Temple | June 7, 2022

Here are the books Bill Gates thinks you should be reading this summer.

Here are the books Bill Gates thinks you should be reading this summer.

By Emily Temple | June 6, 2022

35 Novels You Need to Read This Summer

35 Novels You Need to Read This Summer

Part One of Lit Hub's Summer Preview

By Emily Temple | June 6, 2022

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