Everything you need to know about the controversy over Obama’s presidential library.

Everything you need to know about the controversy over Obama’s presidential library.

By Walker Caplan | September 29, 2021

Everything you need to know about the current book supply-chain issues—and how you can help.

Everything you need to know about the current book supply-chain issues—and how you can help.

By Walker Caplan | September 27, 2021

The new trailer for Netflix’s <em>The Sandman</em> is a shot-for-shot recreation of the original.

The new trailer for Netflix’s The Sandman is a shot-for-shot recreation of the original.

By Walker Caplan | September 27, 2021

I'm still thinking about the boy who legally changed his name to “Trout Fishing in America.”

I'm still thinking about the boy who legally changed his name to “Trout Fishing in America.”

By Walker Caplan | September 24, 2021

Now you can browse F. Scott Fitzgerald’s papers, including <em>Gatsby</em> manuscripts, online.

Now you can browse F. Scott Fitzgerald’s papers, including Gatsby manuscripts, online.

By Walker Caplan | September 24, 2021

Read the short story that just won the £2,500 White Review Short Story Prize.

Read the short story that just won the £2,500 White Review Short Story Prize.

By Walker Caplan | September 24, 2021

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This year’s National Book Awards ceremony will be online-only after all.

By Walker Caplan | September 24, 2021

Sigh: Kansas City parents are protesting a library over a children’s book about puberty.

By Walker Caplan | September 23, 2021

This “human library” in Copenhagen allows visitors to check out people.

By Walker Caplan | September 23, 2021

Remember personalized children’s books? New studies show they might have scientific benefits.

Remember personalized children’s books? New studies show they might have scientific benefits.

By Walker Caplan | September 22, 2021

Peek inside Waseda University’s brand new Haruki Murakami library.

Peek inside Waseda University’s brand new Haruki Murakami library.

By Walker Caplan | September 22, 2021

Read Kay Ryan’s hilarious, lacerating first-person reporting on AWP.

Read Kay Ryan’s hilarious, lacerating first-person reporting on AWP.

By Walker Caplan | September 21, 2021

After student protests, a Pennsylvania school district has reversed its ban on diverse books.

After student protests, a Pennsylvania school district has reversed its ban on diverse books.

By Walker Caplan | September 21, 2021

Haruki Murakami makes friends with Americans by wearing his “I Put Ketchup On My Ketchup” shirt.

Haruki Murakami makes friends with Americans by wearing his “I Put Ketchup On My Ketchup” shirt.

By Walker Caplan | September 21, 2021

Chuck Palahniuk wants more places for edgy fiction. So he's starting a Substack.

Chuck Palahniuk wants more places for edgy fiction. So he's starting a Substack.

By Walker Caplan | September 20, 2021

Don't despair: LeVar Burton has designs on his own book-themed game show.

Don't despair: LeVar Burton has designs on his own book-themed game show.

By Walker Caplan | September 20, 2021

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