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These are the best university press book designs of 2020.

These are the best university press book designs of 2020.

By Emily Temple | May 19, 2021

A new John le Carré novel is coming this fall.

A new John le Carré novel is coming this fall.

By Emily Temple | May 19, 2021

Did you know that F. Scott Fitzgerald was the first writer to use the term

Did you know that F. Scott Fitzgerald was the first writer to use the term "T-shirt"?

By Emily Temple | May 17, 2021

Apparently the Brontës all died so early because they spent their lives drinking graveyard water.

Apparently the Brontës all died so early because they spent their lives drinking graveyard water.

By Emily Temple | May 14, 2021

Barry Jenkins’ <em>Underground Railroad</em> is Even More Challenging Than the Novel

Barry Jenkins’ Underground Railroad is Even More Challenging Than the Novel

You Will Not Be Able to Look Away

By Emily Temple | May 14, 2021

What Are the Most Discussed Books on the Internet?

What Are the Most Discussed Books on the Internet?

According to Robots, Who Love to Read

By Emily Temple | May 11, 2021

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“Why reading can make you a better entrepreneur” and other headlines about reading.

By Emily Temple | May 10, 2021

Excuse me, you look like you are in need of some playlists for 19th century villains.

By Emily Temple | May 7, 2021

Watch a music video inspired by To the Lighthouse.

By Emily Temple | May 5, 2021

The Punctuation Marks Loved (and Hated) by Famous Writers

The Punctuation Marks Loved (and Hated) by Famous Writers

; vs. — vs. , vs. . vs. !

By Emily Temple | May 4, 2021

Of course Vladimir Nabokov imagined emoticons over a decade before they were invented.

Of course Vladimir Nabokov imagined emoticons over a decade before they were invented.

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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

Because It’s Gonna Be May

By Emily Temple | April 30, 2021

Read John Steinbeck's odd (and possibly rude) response to winning a Critics’ Circle award.

Read John Steinbeck's odd (and possibly rude) response to winning a Critics’ Circle award.

By Emily Temple | April 29, 2021

The 11 Best Book Covers of April

The 11 Best Book Covers of April

April Showers May Bring Book Covers

By Emily Temple | April 29, 2021

Here's the shortlist for the 2021 Women's Prize for Fiction.

Here's the shortlist for the 2021 Women's Prize for Fiction.

By Emily Temple | April 28, 2021

An artist is designing book covers for strangers' unwritten memoirs—and you can submit your own.

An artist is designing book covers for strangers' unwritten memoirs—and you can submit your own.

By Emily Temple | April 27, 2021

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