How Rita Dove Cultivates Her “Island of the Mind”

How Rita Dove Cultivates Her “Island of the Mind”

In Conversation with Jordan Kisner on the Thresholds Podcast

By Thresholds | October 13, 2021

Susan Orlean: “Is It Possible to Be Truly Wild?”

Susan Orlean: “Is It Possible to Be Truly Wild?”

The Author of On Animals in Conversation with Ann Leary

By Ann Leary | October 12, 2021

Is <em>The Great Gatsby</em> Actually Profound?

Is The Great Gatsby Actually Profound?

This Week From the Lit Century Podcast

By Lit Century | October 12, 2021

A Revolution in Creativity: On Slow Writing

A Revolution in Creativity: On Slow Writing

Melissa Matthewson Takes Some Life Lessons From Snails and Lichen

By Melissa Matthewson | October 12, 2021

Donald Antrim’s Book Speaks Directly to Those Suffering With Depression

Donald Antrim’s Book Speaks Directly to Those Suffering With Depression

The Author of One Friday in April Takes the Lit Hub Questionnaire

By Literary Hub | October 12, 2021

Dorland v. Larson: On the Legal Disputes at the Heart of “Bad Art Friend”

Dorland v. Larson: On the Legal Disputes at the Heart of “Bad Art Friend”

The Innocence Project’s Steven Wright Weighs in on Claims of “Emotional Distress” and Copyright Infringement

By Steven Wright | October 12, 2021

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Alexandra Kleeman on Not Taking Water for Granted

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Half-Eaten Strawberries and Walt Whitman’s Bedroom: Readings by Caroljean Gavin, Justin Phillip Reed, and Robert Olen Butler

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“Thinking Outside the Brain.” Annie Murphy Paul Discusses Her New Book

“Thinking Outside the Brain.” Annie Murphy Paul Discusses Her New Book

In Conversation with Mitzi Rapkin on the First Draft Podcast

By First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing | October 12, 2021

William Sites on Sun Ra’s Proto-Afrofuturism and Birmingham Upbringing

William Sites on Sun Ra’s Proto-Afrofuturism and Birmingham Upbringing

This Week from the Big Table Podcast with JC Gabel

By Big Table | October 12, 2021

Wil Haygood on <em>Beloved</em>, <em>The Power Broker</em>, and <em>To Kill a Mockingbird</em>

Wil Haygood on Beloved, The Power Broker, and To Kill a Mockingbird

Rapid-fire book recs from the author of Colorization

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Julie Poole on the Trauma of Losing a Parent During Childhood

Julie Poole on the Trauma of Losing a Parent During Childhood

In Conversation with Brad Listi on Otherppl

By Otherppl with Brad Listi | October 12, 2021

On Kafka’s Classic, <em>The Metamorphosis</em>

On Kafka’s Classic, The Metamorphosis

From the History of Literature Podcast with Jacke Wilson

By History of Literature | October 12, 2021

A Brief Survey of Men Having Opinions About What Women Are Reading

A Brief Survey of Men Having Opinions About What Women Are Reading

Sophie Vershbow on Condescension, Guiltless Pleasure, and Inf*n*te J*st

By Sophie Vershbow | October 8, 2021

Behold... The Best Reviewed Books of the Week!

Behold... The Best Reviewed Books of the Week!

Featuring new titles by Jonathan Franzen, Miriam Toews, Val McDermid, David Sedaris, and more

By Book Marks | October 8, 2021

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