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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

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

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

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

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"There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so."

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Get your first look at the new adaptation of <em>Rebecca</em> here.

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

By Emily Temple | August 7, 2020

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

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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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