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"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

12 New Books to Round Out Your Summer Reading

By Emily Temple | July 31, 2020

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.

By Emily Temple | July 30, 2020

The 12 Best Book Covers of July

The 12 Best Book Covers of July

Treat Yourself

By Emily Temple | July 30, 2020

Is a virtual writing retreat worth it?

Is a virtual writing retreat worth it?

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What 100 Writers Have Been Reading During Quarantine

What 100 Writers Have Been Reading During Quarantine

From Anita Brookner to Kierkegaard

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YA superstar Jason Reynolds just sold his debut novel for adults.

YA superstar Jason Reynolds just sold his debut novel for adults.

By Emily Temple | July 22, 2020

A math teacher has painted 45 book rocks to hide in her local library (when it reopens).

A math teacher has painted 45 book rocks to hide in her local library (when it reopens).

By Emily Temple | July 20, 2020

It's a good day to rewatch John Lewis accepting the National Book Award.

It's a good day to rewatch John Lewis accepting the National Book Award.

By Emily Temple | July 20, 2020

Why do people on the internet care so much about how other people organize their books?

Why do people on the internet care so much about how other people organize their books?

By Emily Temple | July 17, 2020

I'm obsessed with Rick Beerhorst's surrealist odes to reading.

I'm obsessed with Rick Beerhorst's surrealist odes to reading.

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Are these the top 50 thinkers of the Covid-19 era?

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