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Why Stories Are Like Taking Drugs

Why Stories Are Like Taking Drugs

Jonathan Gottschall on the Human Need To Silence Your Inner Voice

By Jonathan Gottschall | November 24, 2021

11 new books to be grateful for this week.

11 new books to be grateful for this week.

By Katie Yee | November 23, 2021

Ann Patchett on Creating the Work Space You Need

Ann Patchett on Creating the Work Space You Need

The Author of These Precious Days on Navigating the Limitations of the Writing Life

By Ann Patchett | November 23, 2021

In Search of Words for the Most Obscure Sorrows

In Search of Words for the Most Obscure Sorrows

John Koenig on the Project of Capturing the Subtleties of Human Emotion

By John Koenig | November 23, 2021

On the Supernatural, Scooby Doo Vibes of <em>The Hound of the Baskervilles</em>

On the Supernatural, Scooby Doo Vibes of The Hound of the Baskervilles

Alex Higley and Willie Fitzgerald Guest on the Lit Century Podcast

By Lit Century | November 23, 2021

“Magnificent Hybrids.” David Mitchell on the Alchemy of A.S. Byatt’s Stories

“Magnificent Hybrids.” David Mitchell on the Alchemy of A.S. Byatt’s Stories

"Step inside. Take your time. Savor your discoveries."

By David Mitchell | November 23, 2021

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Brendan Mathews on Writing a “Big” Book

By I'm a Writer But | November 23, 2021

WATCH: Nikkolas Smith, Namrata Tripathi, and Jason Reynolds Introduce The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

By The Virtual Book Channel | November 23, 2021

Gus Moreno on Following the Fear in His Writing

By So Many Damn Books | November 23, 2021

The Methodology of Musicality: On Translating the Literary Lyricism of <em>The Last One</em>

The Methodology of Musicality: On Translating the Literary Lyricism of The Last One

Lara Vergnaud Considers Rhythm, Orality, and the Challenge of Making Words Sing

By Lara Vergnaud | November 23, 2021

Jeffrey J. Lousteau on How His Career in Architecture Influences His Writing

Jeffrey J. Lousteau on How His Career in Architecture Influences His Writing

From the Video Series Authors in the Tent, Hosted by Ona Russell

By The Virtual Book Channel | November 23, 2021

Why George Eliot disparaged

Why George Eliot disparaged "silly novels by lady novelists."

By Vanessa Willoughby | November 22, 2021

<em>n+1</em>’s Bookmatch told me what to get every hard-to-shop-for weirdo in my life.

n+1’s Bookmatch told me what to get every hard-to-shop-for weirdo in my life.

By Jessie Gaynor | November 22, 2021

“I Have to Give a Lot to the Reader on Every Page.” A Conversation With Graphic Novelist Brecht Evens

“I Have to Give a Lot to the Reader on Every Page.” A Conversation With Graphic Novelist Brecht Evens

The Author of The City of Belgium Talks to Tom Devlin

By Literary Hub | November 22, 2021

Ted Lasso Sure Loves Books, Doesn’t He?

Ted Lasso Sure Loves Books, Doesn’t He?

Alex Thomas on How the Series Uses Reading to Reveal Character

By Alex Thomas | November 22, 2021

What Bob Dylan Does—Or Doesn’t—Know About the Assassination of JFK

What Bob Dylan Does—Or Doesn’t—Know About the Assassination of JFK

Jefferson Morley Revisits the Nobel Laureate’s Recent No. 1, “Murder Most Foul”

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