I invented the abstract colorful blob book cover.

I invented the abstract colorful blob book cover.

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What the hell happened at Readers Take Denver, the “Fyre Festival of Books?

What the hell happened at Readers Take Denver, the “Fyre Festival of Books?"

By James Folta | May 6, 2024

Houses from literature that Airbnb could definitely trick us into booking.

Houses from literature that Airbnb could definitely trick us into booking.

By James Folta | May 3, 2024

“Crazy with the poison of Vietnam in my lungs.” Paul Auster on the ’68 Columbia protests.

“Crazy with the poison of Vietnam in my lungs.” Paul Auster on the ’68 Columbia protests.

By James Folta | May 1, 2024

I’m putting together a book heist crew.

I’m putting together a book heist crew.

By James Folta | April 30, 2024

A few good books about too-good-to-be-true tech (to read after your Tesla explodes).

A few good books about too-good-to-be-true tech (to read after your Tesla explodes).

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The American Academy in Rome has announced their 2024-25 prize winners in literature.

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There’s a lot more hair than you think stored at the Library of Congress.

There’s a lot more hair than you think stored at the Library of Congress.

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The Women’s Prize for Fiction has announced their 2024 shortlist.

The Women’s Prize for Fiction has announced their 2024 shortlist.

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What would <em>Spy</em> magazine think of Graydon Carter’s new store?

What would Spy magazine think of Graydon Carter’s new store?

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Against spring cleaning: The books the Lit Hub staff just can't let go of.

Against spring cleaning: The books the Lit Hub staff just can't let go of.

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Here are the finalists for the NYPL's 2024 Young Lions Fiction Award.

Here are the finalists for the NYPL's 2024 Young Lions Fiction Award.

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What if Chaucer’s <em>Canterbury Tales</em> came out today?

What if Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales came out today?

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A new Ocean Vuong novel is coming next summer.

A new Ocean Vuong novel is coming next summer.

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