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The first lines of 10 classic novels, updated for the hottest days of summer.

The first lines of 10 classic novels, updated for the hottest days of summer.

By James Folta | August 14, 2024

Here are the 2024 recipients of the $50k Academy of American Poets Fellowship prize.

Here are the 2024 recipients of the $50k Academy of American Poets Fellowship prize.

By James Folta | August 7, 2024

When should you admit you hate a book? (A flowchart)

When should you admit you hate a book? (A flowchart)

By James Folta | August 7, 2024

What to read next, based on the texts you’re sending about the Olympics.

What to read next, based on the texts you’re sending about the Olympics.

By James Folta | August 1, 2024

The 2024 Booker Prize longlist is here.

The 2024 Booker Prize longlist is here.

By James Folta | July 30, 2024

Cool merch for classic novels.

Cool merch for classic novels.

By James Folta | July 24, 2024

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Florida’s Commissioner of Education thinks Jane Austen was an American.

By James Folta | July 19, 2024

Russian missiles destroyed one of Ukraine’s largest book-printing presses.

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Good news! PEN America’s staff union has reached a tentative contract agreement.

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100 of the Greatest Posters of Celebrities Urging You to Read

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8 bike books to read before the Tour de France ends.

8 bike books to read before the Tour de France ends.

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Take a peek inside the new <em>Interior Chinatown</em> adaptation.

Take a peek inside the new Interior Chinatown adaptation.

By James Folta | July 11, 2024

How to pick the perfect book to read on a plane.

How to pick the perfect book to read on a plane.

By James Folta | July 11, 2024

Columbia’s architecture journal has launched a new project to publish Gazan writers.

Columbia’s architecture journal has launched a new project to publish Gazan writers.

By James Folta | July 9, 2024

A USC study finds that (some people think) AI is as funny as the average person.

A USC study finds that (some people think) AI is as funny as the average person.

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Salman Rushdie's attacker has rejected a plea deal.

Salman Rushdie's attacker has rejected a plea deal.

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