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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.”

By Jonny Diamond | November 16, 2023

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

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

By Jonny Diamond | November 14, 2023

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.

By Jonny Diamond | July 19, 2023

RIP to one of the great horny novelists of the 20th century, Milan Kundera.

RIP to one of the great horny novelists of the 20th century, Milan Kundera.

By Jonny Diamond | July 12, 2023

10 Nonfiction Books to Read This July

10 Nonfiction Books to Read This July

John McPhee, Terrance Hayes, Richard Wagamese, and More

By Jonny Diamond | June 30, 2023

Best Reviewed
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  • House of Day, House of Night
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  • The Six Loves of James I

Your stupid little ChatGPT interactions are destroying the planet. Stop.

By Jonny Diamond | June 29, 2023

USA Today is bringing back its bestseller list—with some improvements.

By Jonny Diamond | June 28, 2023

The oldest book in the world is about taxing beer.

By Jonny Diamond | June 26, 2023

What We’re Reading at <em>Just the Right Book</em> This Week

What We’re Reading at Just the Right Book This Week

Roxanne Coady and Bill Goldstein Weigh in With Recommendations

By Jonny Diamond | June 23, 2023

Happy Bloomsday! Turn off your wifi and read some Joyce.

Happy Bloomsday! Turn off your wifi and read some Joyce.

By Jonny Diamond | June 16, 2023

Get a call or a critique from a high-powered agent AND do good in the world.

Get a call or a critique from a high-powered agent AND do good in the world.

By Jonny Diamond | June 15, 2023

Cormac McCarthy has died at age 89.

Cormac McCarthy has died at age 89.

By Jonny Diamond | June 13, 2023

WATCH: Dua Lipa visits a women’s prison reading group.

WATCH: Dua Lipa visits a women’s prison reading group.

By Jonny Diamond | June 2, 2023

ChatGPT is basically a Gen X’er who stopped reading in 12th grade.

ChatGPT is basically a Gen X’er who stopped reading in 12th grade.

By Jonny Diamond | May 30, 2023

One great short story to read today: Percival Everett's “The Appropriation of Cultures.”

One great short story to read today: Percival Everett's “The Appropriation of Cultures.”

By Jonny Diamond | May 25, 2023

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