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

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

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

Jessica Powers on the Struggles and Rewards of Bringing African Literature to the Global Market

By Jessica Powers | December 4, 2023

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

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.

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

By Jonny Diamond | November 28, 2023

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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?

By Jonny Diamond | November 27, 2023

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

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

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By Mark Haber | November 21, 2023

Here are the bookies' odds for the 2023 Booker Prize.

Here are the bookies' odds for the 2023 Booker Prize.

By Emily Temple | November 20, 2023

John Vaillant’s “Fire Weather” has won the Baillie Gifford Prize for nonfiction.

John Vaillant’s “Fire Weather” has won the Baillie Gifford Prize for nonfiction.

By Jonny Diamond | November 16, 2023

Canada’s Giller Prize event interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters.

Canada’s Giller Prize event interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters.

By Jonny Diamond | November 14, 2023

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