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Unsurprisingly, George Santos doesn’t know who James Baldwin is.

Unsurprisingly, George Santos doesn’t know who James Baldwin is.

By Jonny Diamond | December 19, 2023

This weird NYC couple doesn’t want you to read Palestinian children’s books.

This weird NYC couple doesn’t want you to read Palestinian children’s books.

By Jonny Diamond | December 12, 2023

Dozens of indie booksellers have signed an open letter in support of Palestine.

Dozens of indie booksellers have signed an open letter in support of Palestine.

By Jonny Diamond | December 11, 2023

Good media news! Lit Hub is adding Kristen Arnett and Maris Kreizman as columnists in 2024.

Good media news! Lit Hub is adding Kristen Arnett and Maris Kreizman as columnists in 2024.

By Jonny Diamond | December 7, 2023

Why Ava DuVernay went to Germany to burn books.

Why Ava DuVernay went to Germany to burn books.

By Jonny Diamond | December 6, 2023

RIP Shane MacGowan: 7 Pogues Songs That Would Make Great Short Stories

RIP Shane MacGowan: 7 Pogues Songs That Would Make Great Short Stories

Farewell to a True Legend

By Jonny Diamond | December 1, 2023

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For the love of “Orange Jesus.” Liz Cheney’s new book calls out GOP Trumpers.

By Jonny Diamond | November 29, 2023

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Will Haberman and Swan’s 2025 Trump book be a comedy or a tragedy?

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Reports suggest that Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha has been released.

Reports suggest that Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha has been released.

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Reports suggest Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha has been kidnapped by Israeli forces.

Reports suggest Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha has been kidnapped by Israeli forces.

By Jonny Diamond | November 20, 2023

Eric Adams should cut money from the NYPD and give it to the libraries.

Eric Adams should cut money from the NYPD and give it to the libraries.

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John Vaillant’s “Fire Weather” has won the Baillie Gifford Prize for nonfiction.

John Vaillant’s “Fire Weather” has won the Baillie Gifford Prize for nonfiction.

By Jonny Diamond | November 16, 2023

 Missouri library buys extra copies of “Bang Like a Porn Star” for “research.”

 Missouri library buys extra copies of “Bang Like a Porn Star” for “research.”

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Canada’s Giller Prize event interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters.

Canada’s Giller Prize event interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters.

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Yes, it can be very stressful to publish a book, and young writers need more support.

Yes, it can be very stressful to publish a book, and young writers need more support.

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