Grappling with Yukio Mishima’s Murderous Children

Grappling with Yukio Mishima’s Murderous Children

This Week from the Lit Century Podcast

By Lit Century | June 15, 2021

“Camp is a Sensibility.” On Susan Sontag, Extravagance, and Sexuality

“Camp is a Sensibility.” On Susan Sontag, Extravagance, and Sexuality

Amelia Abraham Considers a Queer Icon

By Amelia Abraham | June 15, 2021

The Perks of Reading Across Genre as Both Bookseller and Writer

The Perks of Reading Across Genre as Both Bookseller and Writer

Marissa Levien: “What kind of books do I like? Good books. That is the sum of it.”

By Marissa Levien | June 15, 2021

Jews in Space: On the Unsung History of Jewish Writers and the Birth of Science Fiction

Jews in Space: On the Unsung History of Jewish Writers and the Birth of Science Fiction

Lavie Tidhar Considers the Past, Present, and Future of Jewish Writers in Sci-Fi and Fantasy

By Lavie Tidhar | June 14, 2021

Rivka Galchen Talks Writer’s Block and Her Pandemic Cat

Rivka Galchen Talks Writer’s Block and Her Pandemic Cat

Lit Hub Speaks with the Author of Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a Witch

By Literary Hub | June 14, 2021

How Stories Change When They Move From Page to Voice

How Stories Change When They Move From Page to Voice

Laura Lindstedt on the Different Ways We Read a Book

By Laura Lindstedt, translated by David Hackston | June 14, 2021

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The Radical Sensibility Behind the Federal Writers' Project

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On the Evolution of Female-Driven Gothic Narratives: A Reading List

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Interview with an Indie Press: Wave Books

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Booksellers From Books & Books Pick Their Summer Reads

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5 Great Books You May Have Missed in May... Perfect for Vacation Immersion

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Bethanne Patrick Recommends Bo-young Kim, Anjali Enjeti, and More

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When You Just Need a Good Cry: A Reading List

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How Harold Pinter Revolutionized the Cinematic Period Piece

How Harold Pinter Revolutionized the Cinematic Period Piece

Adam Scovell on One of the Playwright’s Many Legacies

By Adam Scovell | June 10, 2021

How Audre Lorde’s Genre-Blurring <em>Zami</em> Spoke My Truth Into Existence

How Audre Lorde’s Genre-Blurring Zami Spoke My Truth Into Existence

Jamika Ajalon on Biomythography, Friendships, and Queer Identity

By Jamika Ajalon | June 10, 2021

Reading Books About... People Reading Books?

Reading Books About... People Reading Books?

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