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.

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Our 15 Favorite Summery Novels for Summer Reading

Our 15 Favorite Summery Novels for Summer Reading

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Watch the insane book trailer for Ottessa Moshfegh's <em>Lapvona</em>.

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?

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.

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

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9 Short Story Collections You Need to Read This Summer

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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.

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35 Novels You Need to Read This Summer

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The 17 Best Book Covers of May

The 17 Best Book Covers of May

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These are the books all the rich people will be reading in the metaverse this year.

These are the books all the rich people will be reading in the metaverse this year.

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Are fathers discouraging their sons from reading because it's too “girly

Are fathers discouraging their sons from reading because it's too “girly"?

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The Story Behind Jonathan Franzen’s New Backlist Book Cover Redesigns

The Story Behind Jonathan Franzen’s New Backlist Book Cover Redesigns

Alex Merto, Charlotte Strick, and Jonathan Franzen on a New Look for Old Books

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