Bring Back the Big, Comfortable Bookstore Reading Chair

Bring Back the Big, Comfortable Bookstore Reading Chair

Casey Johnston Makes a Strong Case for a Small but Essential Comfort

By Casey Johnston | February 19, 2024

Israel has destroyed two publishing houses in the West Bank.

Israel has destroyed two publishing houses in the West Bank.

By Dan Sheehan | February 15, 2024

Israel has damaged or destroyed at least 13 libraries in Gaza.

Israel has damaged or destroyed at least 13 libraries in Gaza.

By Dan Sheehan | February 6, 2024

A Sanctuary Made of Books: Stephen McCauley’s Love Letter to Writing in Libraries

A Sanctuary Made of Books: Stephen McCauley’s Love Letter to Writing in Libraries

The Author of “You Only Call When You're in Trouble” on Growing Up in a Non-Reading Family, Publishing Deadlines, and More

By Stephen McCauley | January 9, 2024

Here's how you can help resurrect Gaza's libraries.

Here's how you can help resurrect Gaza's libraries.

By Dan Sheehan | January 5, 2024

What Booksellers Can Teach Us About Reading, Writing and Publishing

What Booksellers Can Teach Us About Reading, Writing and Publishing

Will Mountain Cox Reflects on Creating Literary Culture and Community Across Continents

By Will Mountain Cox | January 5, 2024

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On the Difficulty of Giving Books as Gifts

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“Is That a First Edition of <em>The Iliad</em>?” Meet One of History’s Great Manuscript Forgers

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On Constantine Simonides, a Mysterious Stranger in the Cotswolds...

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From Local, to Global, to Gone: On the Rise and Fall of Borders Books

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Tom Borders Reflects on Lessons Learned in the World of Bookselling

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Gaza's main public library has been destroyed by Israeli bombing.

Gaza's main public library has been destroyed by Israeli bombing.

By Dan Sheehan | November 27, 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

Censoring Kids’ Worlds: Laurie Hertzel on the Danger of Banning Books for Children

Censoring Kids’ Worlds: Laurie Hertzel on the Danger of Banning Books for Children

A Love Letter to Judy Blume, Maurice Sendak, and the Other Authors that Defined Her Youth

By Laurie Hertzel | November 20, 2023

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