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

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

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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

By Emily Temple | June 7, 2022

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

The 17 Best Book Covers of May

The 17 Best Book Covers of May

Shape, Text, and Texture

By Emily Temple | June 3, 2022

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.

By Emily Temple | June 2, 2022

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

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

By Emily Temple | May 31, 2022

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

By Emily Temple | March 17, 2022

Take an early peek at Hulu's adaptation of <em>Conversations With Friends</em>.

Take an early peek at Hulu's adaptation of Conversations With Friends.

By Emily Temple | February 4, 2022

The Literary Film and TV You Need to Stream in February

The Literary Film and TV You Need to Stream in February

The Best Month for Staying Inside

By Emily Temple | February 1, 2022

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