Has the real-life inspiration for Miss Havisham been uncovered?

Has the real-life inspiration for Miss Havisham been uncovered?

By Walker Caplan | March 3, 2022

Take a look at the beautiful cover—and partial contributor list—for Astra Magazine’s first issue.

Take a look at the beautiful cover—and partial contributor list—for Astra Magazine’s first issue.

By Walker Caplan | March 3, 2022

A <em>The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas</em> sequel will be published this year. It’s controversial.

A The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas sequel will be published this year. It’s controversial.

By Walker Caplan | March 2, 2022

Watch Bob Odenkirk show Stephen Colbert how he wrote his memoir. (Spoiler: it’s comedy.)

Watch Bob Odenkirk show Stephen Colbert how he wrote his memoir. (Spoiler: it’s comedy.)

By Walker Caplan | March 1, 2022

Orhan Pamuk, Salman Rushdie, and others sign an open letter condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Orhan Pamuk, Salman Rushdie, and others sign an open letter condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

By Walker Caplan | March 1, 2022

Just a reminder that Haruki Murakami’s <em>Drive My Car</em> is coming to streaming in March.

Just a reminder that Haruki Murakami’s Drive My Car is coming to streaming in March.

By Walker Caplan | February 28, 2022

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By Walker Caplan | February 25, 2022

A previously unpublished Leonard Cohen novel will come out this fall.

By Walker Caplan | February 24, 2022

Neo-Nazis just marched on a community library in Providence.

Neo-Nazis just marched on a community library in Providence.

By Walker Caplan | February 23, 2022

Want to see Jane Austen’s film costumes? Take a trip to Cincinnati.

Want to see Jane Austen’s film costumes? Take a trip to Cincinnati.

By Walker Caplan | February 23, 2022

Soon there might be a new global library—of the sounds fish make.

Soon there might be a new global library—of the sounds fish make.

By Walker Caplan | February 22, 2022

Freelance writers rejoice (soon): you might get legal protection.

Freelance writers rejoice (soon): you might get legal protection.

By Walker Caplan | February 22, 2022

How much lost medieval literature is there? A wildlife-tracking method may have the answer.

How much lost medieval literature is there? A wildlife-tracking method may have the answer.

By Walker Caplan | February 18, 2022

Turns out the amateur rapper who laundered billions in crypto also dissed Jane Austen.

Turns out the amateur rapper who laundered billions in crypto also dissed Jane Austen.

By Walker Caplan | February 17, 2022

Want an app to read you the <em>Canterbury Tales</em> in Middle English? You’re in luck.

Want an app to read you the Canterbury Tales in Middle English? You’re in luck.

By Walker Caplan | February 17, 2022

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