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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

For what it's worth, Kamala Harris has pretty good taste in books.

For what it's worth, Kamala Harris has pretty good taste in books.

By Emily Temple | August 12, 2020

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Kurt Vonnegut's advice to the people of 2088 also applies to the people of 2020.

By Emily Temple | August 11, 2020

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Get your first look at the new adaptation of Rebecca here.

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We at Literary Hub hereby approve of Oprah's newest book club pick.

We at Literary Hub hereby approve of Oprah's newest book club pick.

By Emily Temple | August 6, 2020

Breaking: Sean Hannity, quoter of Latin, does not know any Latin.

Breaking: Sean Hannity, quoter of Latin, does not know any Latin.

By Emily Temple | August 5, 2020

"Too much exercise!" Read Flaubert's (very harsh) writing advice for Guy de Maupassant.

By Emily Temple | August 3, 2020

The Essential Steven Millhauser: Where to Start With An Underrated American Master

The Essential Steven Millhauser: Where to Start With An Underrated American Master

Spoiler Alert: It's Not With Martin Dressler

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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

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Here's the cover for Blake Bailey's long-awaited Philip Roth biography.

Here's the cover for Blake Bailey's long-awaited Philip Roth biography.

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The 12 Best Book Covers of July

The 12 Best Book Covers of July

Treat Yourself

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