Am I the Literary Asshole: Do You Have to Finish a Book to Blurb It?

Am I the Literary Asshole: Do You Have to Finish a Book to Blurb It?

Kristen Arnett Answers Your Awkward Questions About (Very) Bad Literary Behavior

By Kristen Arnett | March 7, 2024

When Indie Publishing Meets Corporate Bookselling

When Indie Publishing Meets Corporate Bookselling

Michele Herman on the Challenges of Getting—and Keeping—Her Book on the Shelves

By Michele Herman | March 4, 2024

Books for Indie Booksellers: On the Craft of Selling Books

Books for Indie Booksellers: On the Craft of Selling Books

Rachael Conrad Recommends Josh Cook, Kristen Hogan, Jeff Deutsch, and More

By Rachael Conrad | February 23, 2024

Israeli forces have burned down the library of Al-Kalima.

Israeli forces have burned down the library of Al-Kalima.

By Dan Sheehan | February 21, 2024

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

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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

By Stephen McCauley | January 9, 2024

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

The Biggest Literary Stories of the Year: 30 to 11

The Biggest Literary Stories of the Year: 30 to 11

From Literary Hats to Liz Koch’s Perception Box

By Emily Temple | December 19, 2023

The Biggest Literary Stories of the Year: 50 to 31

The Biggest Literary Stories of the Year: 50 to 31

From Anne Carson Going Viral to the End of the Manuscript Thief Saga

By Emily Temple | December 15, 2023

This weird NYC couple doesn’t want you to read Palestinian children’s books.

This weird NYC couple doesn’t want you to read Palestinian children’s books.

By Jonny Diamond | December 12, 2023

Dozens of indie booksellers have signed an open letter in support of Palestine.

Dozens of indie booksellers have signed an open letter in support of Palestine.

By Jonny Diamond | 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

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

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

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

By Christopher de Hamel | November 30, 2023

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