The Award-Winning Novels of 2023

The Award-Winning Novels of 2023

The Books That Took Home This Year’s Biggest Literary Prizes

By Book Marks | December 14, 2023

Gideon Lewis-Kraus: Everyone Needs to Read Nathan Thrall’s <em>A Day in the Life of Abed Salama</em>

Gideon Lewis-Kraus: Everyone Needs to Read Nathan Thrall’s A Day in the Life of Abed Salama

The Must Read Book of the Current Moment

By Gideon Lewis-Kraus | December 12, 2023

Joe Sacco's acclaimed graphic novel about Gaza is being rushed back into print.

Joe Sacco's acclaimed graphic novel about Gaza is being rushed back into print.

By Dan Sheehan | December 11, 2023

On the Difficulty of Giving Books as Gifts

On the Difficulty of Giving Books as Gifts

“Oh, no, it’s a... book.”

By Lewis Buzbee | December 11, 2023

Israeli bombing has devastated Gaza's cultural sector.

Israeli bombing has devastated Gaza's cultural sector.

By Dan Sheehan | December 7, 2023

Good media news! Lit Hub is adding Kristen Arnett and Maris Kreizman as columnists in 2024.

Good media news! Lit Hub is adding Kristen Arnett and Maris Kreizman as columnists in 2024.

By Jonny Diamond | December 7, 2023

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Books That Travel: A Report From the 2023 Nairobi International Book Fair

By Jessica Powers | December 4, 2023

For the love of “Orange Jesus.” Liz Cheney’s new book calls out GOP Trumpers.

By Jonny Diamond | November 29, 2023

Booker judge admits it’s nearly impossible to read ALL the books.

By Jonny Diamond | November 28, 2023

Check out Paul Lynch's reaction to winning the Booker Prize.

Check out Paul Lynch's reaction to winning the Booker Prize.

By Dan Sheehan | November 27, 2023

Will Haberman and Swan’s 2025 Trump book be a comedy or a tragedy?

Will Haberman and Swan’s 2025 Trump book be a comedy or a tragedy?

By Jonny Diamond | November 27, 2023

Booker Prize Winner Paul Lynch on the Fundamental Dignity of the Individual

Booker Prize Winner Paul Lynch on the Fundamental Dignity of the Individual

“Literary style should be a way of knowing how the world is met in its unfolding.”

By Peter Murphy | November 27, 2023

Visiting Vonnegut’s Indianapolis

Visiting Vonnegut’s Indianapolis

Taylor Dorrell on the City Where the Legendary Writer Lived (but Was Not Laid to Rest)

By Taylor Dorrell | November 22, 2023

“The Status Quo is Not an Option...” John Vaillant on Our Climate Future

“The Status Quo is Not an Option...” John Vaillant on Our Climate Future

Alex Clark on the 2023 Winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction

By Alex Clark | November 22, 2023

How a Mutiny on the <em>Somers</em> Changed America

How a Mutiny on the Somers Changed America

“No case of the century, prior to the assassination of President Lincoln, aroused as much interest and passion.”

By Richard Snow | November 21, 2023

“We Want to Make It Feel Like a Party.” On the Transformation of Southwest Review

“We Want to Make It Feel Like a Party.” On the Transformation of Southwest Review

A Lit Mag Embraces Colorful Design and Literary Translation

By Mark Haber | November 21, 2023

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