Jonathan Franzen's best piece of advice for young writers will probably surprise you.

Jonathan Franzen's best piece of advice for young writers will probably surprise you.

By Emily Temple | September 1, 2020

Don't feel bad: even Danielle Steel, author of 179 books, couldn't write under lockdown.

Don't feel bad: even Danielle Steel, author of 179 books, couldn't write under lockdown.

By Emily Temple | August 31, 2020

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

The Stars Have Eyes, and They Must Read

By Emily Temple | August 31, 2020

This Saturday is Independent Bookstore Day: no better time to stock up on books.

This Saturday is Independent Bookstore Day: no better time to stock up on books.

By Emily Temple | August 28, 2020

The 13 Best Book Covers<br> of August

The 13 Best Book Covers
of August

Better Than Looking at Your Phone

By Emily Temple | August 28, 2020

After a vote, Carlin Romano will remain on the NBCC board.

After a vote, Carlin Romano will remain on the NBCC board.

By Emily Temple | August 26, 2020

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

  • House of Day, House of Night
  • The Award
  • Daring to Be Free: Rebellion and Resistance of the Enslaved in the Atlantic World
  • Casanova 20: Or, Hot World
  • Frostlines: A Journey Through Entangled Lives and Landscapes in a Warming Arctic
  • The Six Loves of James I

The way you pull your favorite books off the shelf is probably ruining them.

By Emily Temple | August 26, 2020

The New Class: 15 Great Campus Novels Published in the Last 10 Years

By Emily Temple | August 26, 2020

Virginia Woolf's writing room (of her own) was actually . . . quite filthy.

By Emily Temple | August 24, 2020

Did you know that Truman Capote discovered Ray Bradbury? (Well, sort of.)

Did you know that Truman Capote discovered Ray Bradbury? (Well, sort of.)

By Emily Temple | August 21, 2020

Celebrate the centennial of Bradbury's birth this weekend with the Ray Bradbury Read-A-Thon.

Celebrate the centennial of Bradbury's birth this weekend with the Ray Bradbury Read-A-Thon.

By Emily Temple | August 20, 2020

Remember when famous writers used to shill for consumer products?

Remember when famous writers used to shill for consumer products?

By Emily Temple | August 19, 2020

43 of the Most Iconic Short Stories in the English Language

43 of the Most Iconic Short Stories in the English Language

From Washington Irving to Kristen Roupenian

By Emily Temple | August 19, 2020

Andrew Cuomo is writing a book about his pandemic leadership, because he's not busy right now.

Andrew Cuomo is writing a book about his pandemic leadership, because he's not busy right now.

By Emily Temple | August 18, 2020

<em>Mrs. Bridge</em> Is a Perfect Novel. But How Does It Work?

Mrs. Bridge Is a Perfect Novel. But How Does It Work?

Unpacking an Underread American Classic

By Emily Temple | August 18, 2020

Stop sending Hilary Mantel your ideas for historical novels—she's pivoting to plays.

Stop sending Hilary Mantel your ideas for historical novels—she's pivoting to plays.

By Emily Temple | August 17, 2020

Page 36 of 85

  • Literary Hub

    Created by Grove Atlantic and Electric Literature


    Masthead

    About

    Sign Up For Our Newsletters

    How to Pitch Lit Hub

    Advertisers: Contact Us

    Privacy Policy

    Support Lit Hub - Become A Member