You can now buy Mary Shelley’s old address—though you’ll have to bring your own goth.

You can now buy Mary Shelley’s old address—though you’ll have to bring your own goth.

By Walker Caplan | December 1, 2021

Bernardine Evaristo has been named president of the Royal Society of Literature.

Bernardine Evaristo has been named president of the Royal Society of Literature.

By Walker Caplan | December 1, 2021

Alice Sebold has now apologized to Anthony Broadwater, and her publisher has pulled her memoir.

Alice Sebold has now apologized to Anthony Broadwater, and her publisher has pulled her memoir.

By Walker Caplan | December 1, 2021

The adaptation of Alice Sebold’s memoir has been canceled.

The adaptation of Alice Sebold’s memoir has been canceled.

By Walker Caplan | November 30, 2021

This artist creates gorgeous paintings on the edges of hardcover books.

This artist creates gorgeous paintings on the edges of hardcover books.

By Walker Caplan | November 30, 2021

A public library was denied funding over an LGBTQ+ support group—so patrons took action.

A public library was denied funding over an LGBTQ+ support group—so patrons took action.

By Walker Caplan | November 30, 2021

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After 40 years, the man wrongfully convicted of Alice Sebold's rape has been exonerated.

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Breaking: Alaska teen turns Gilgamesh into rap.

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J.R.R. Tolkien's estate has shut down a cryptocurrency called . . .

J.R.R. Tolkien's estate has shut down a cryptocurrency called . . . "J.R.R. Token."

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Eileen Myles, Geoff Dyer, and other authors have signed an open letter supporting Sally Rooney.

Eileen Myles, Geoff Dyer, and other authors have signed an open letter supporting Sally Rooney.

By Walker Caplan | November 22, 2021

Nearly 200 video interviews with ACT UP New York members are now available online.

Nearly 200 video interviews with ACT UP New York members are now available online.

By Walker Caplan | November 22, 2021

On the influential librarian who hated <em>Goodnight Moon</em>.

On the influential librarian who hated Goodnight Moon.

By Walker Caplan | November 19, 2021

Watch Chanel Miller’s Dayton Literary Peace Prize speech, delivered in Brock Turner’s hometown.

Watch Chanel Miller’s Dayton Literary Peace Prize speech, delivered in Brock Turner’s hometown.

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“The play doesn’t belong to the playwright.” Paula Vogel on collaboration in theater.

“The play doesn’t belong to the playwright.” Paula Vogel on collaboration in theater.

By Walker Caplan | November 16, 2021

Nobel winner Orhan Pamuk is under investigation for insulting modern Turkey’s founder—in a novel.

Nobel winner Orhan Pamuk is under investigation for insulting modern Turkey’s founder—in a novel.

By Walker Caplan | November 16, 2021

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