The Lit Hub Staff’s Favorite Villains: James Folta on John le Carré's Karla.

The Lit Hub Staff’s Favorite Villains: James Folta on John le Carré's Karla.

By James Folta | March 12, 2025

The State Department pulled $1 million in funding for the Iowa International Writing Program.

The State Department pulled $1 million in funding for the Iowa International Writing Program.

By James Folta | March 7, 2025

Three unionized Barnes & Nobles in NYC have ratified an historic first contract.

Three unionized Barnes & Nobles in NYC have ratified an historic first contract.

By James Folta | March 7, 2025

What makes a good villain? 15 writers weigh in.

What makes a good villain? 15 writers weigh in.

By James Folta | March 6, 2025

An architecture journal’s Palestine issue was abruptly shelved.

An architecture journal’s Palestine issue was abruptly shelved.

By James Folta | March 4, 2025

What books are the characters from this year’s best picture nominees reading?

What books are the characters from this year’s best picture nominees reading?

By James Folta | February 28, 2025

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Book ban boomerang: VP Vance’s book is caught up in military school "ideology" checks.

By James Folta | February 24, 2025

How to write a funny book about American immigration.

By James Folta | February 21, 2025

If Trump can’t kill you, he wants to hurt you.

By James Folta | February 19, 2025

Next week, Amazon is stripping away your ability to download your ebooks.

Next week, Amazon is stripping away your ability to download your ebooks.

By James Folta | February 19, 2025

Giada Scodellaro’s debut <em>Ruins, Child</em> has won the 2024 Novel Prize.

Giada Scodellaro’s debut Ruins, Child has won the 2024 Novel Prize.

By James Folta | February 13, 2025

How Authors Against Book Bans helped defeat attempted library censorship in Florida.

How Authors Against Book Bans helped defeat attempted library censorship in Florida.

By James Folta | February 12, 2025

Valentine’s Day date ideas for book nerds (and those who love them).

Valentine’s Day date ideas for book nerds (and those who love them).

By James Folta | February 11, 2025

Israeli police raided Palestinian-owned bookstores in Jerusalem and arrested the owners.

Israeli police raided Palestinian-owned bookstores in Jerusalem and arrested the owners.

By James Folta | February 10, 2025

The first issue of Reader’s Digest from 1922 is both shocking and relevant.

The first issue of Reader’s Digest from 1922 is both shocking and relevant.

By James Folta | February 7, 2025

Libraries are already contending with crappy, AI-generated books.

Libraries are already contending with crappy, AI-generated books.

By James Folta | February 5, 2025

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