• Literary Criticism

    The Cosmic Library

    Cinematic Transcendence: On Legendary Quests and Wuxia Cinema

    By The Cosmic Library   June 27, 2023
    I'm a Writer But

    Anne K. Yoder on Excavating Her Polyvocal Debut Novel

    By I'm a Writer But   June 27, 2023
    Work

    Henry David Thoreau Was Funnier Than You Think, Particularly on the Subject of Work

    By John Kaag and Jonathan van Belle  June 26, 2023
    Criticism

    Diana Goetsch on How Elena Ferrante and Milan Kundera Helped Her Write a Memoir

    By Diana Goetsch  June 26, 2023
    Publishing

    On the Pitfalls of Book Promotion in the Internet Age

    By Tom Rachman  June 26, 2023
    On Poetry

    What Suitcases Taught Ana Menéndez About Art, Exile, and Poetry

    By Ana Menéndez  June 26, 2023
    Art and Politics

    Isabella Hammad: The Idea of Apolitical Art is Very Political

    By Olivia Watson  June 26, 2023
    Buddhism

    Literature in the Bardo: Tenzin Dickie on the Past, Present, and Future of the Tibetan Essay

    By Tenzin Dickie  June 26, 2023
    The History of Literature

    Revisiting The Graduate: Is It Outdated?

    By History of Literature  June 26, 2023
    The Craft of Writing

    Jessie Gaynor on Finding the Why

    By Jessie Gaynor  June 23, 2023
    Nazi Resistance

    Between Fear and Resignation: How German Writers Reacted to Hitler’s Rise

    By Uwe Wittstock  June 23, 2023
    Best Reviewed Books of the Week

    What Should You Read Next? Here Are the Best Reviewed Books of the Week

    By Book Marks  June 23, 2023
    News and Culture

    More Than A Children’s Story: The Velveteen Rabbit At 100

    By Lisa Rowe Fraustino  June 23, 2023
    Just the Right Book

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

    By Jonny Diamond  June 23, 2023
    Reading Lists

    5 Book Reviews You Need to Read This Week

    By Book Marks  June 22, 2023
    What to Watch

    Umberto Eco’s Favorite Books Give New Meaning to the Phrase “Deep Cut”

    By Literary Hub  June 22, 2023
    The Maris Review

    Keziah Weir on the Women Behind Great Literary Men and Guessing Other People’s Intentions

    By The Maris Review  June 22, 2023
    Reading List

    50 of the Greatest Summer Novels of All Time

    By Literary Hub  June 21, 2023
    The History of Literature

    “A Race Problem.” Jolene Hubbs on Class, Whiteness, and Southern Literature

    By History of Literature  June 20, 2023
    Advice

    Writers Don’t Need to Suffer To Make Art

    By Haley Jakobson  June 20, 2023
    New Books Tuesdays

    23 new books to check out today!

    By Gabrielle Bellot  June 20, 2023
    Reading Lists

    What Should You Read Next? Here Are the Best Reviewed Books of the Week

    By Book Marks  June 16, 2023
    Bloomsday

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

    By Jonny Diamond  June 16, 2023
    The Craft of Writing

    Grace E. Lavery: You Already Write How You Write, Just Give In.

    By Grace Lavery  June 16, 2023
    Jane Austen

    A Desi Mr. Darcy: Sayantani DasGupta on Diverse Retellings of Regency Tales

    By Sayantani DasGupta  June 16, 2023
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