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

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

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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

By Lewis Buzbee | December 11, 2023

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

By Christopher de Hamel | November 30, 2023

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

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

Tom Borders Reflects on Lessons Learned in the World of Bookselling

By Literary Hub | November 28, 2023

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

Eric Adams should cut money from the NYPD and give it to the libraries.

Eric Adams should cut money from the NYPD and give it to the libraries.

By Jonny Diamond | November 17, 2023

Jenny Erpenbeck on Spying, Lying, and Eros

Jenny Erpenbeck on Spying, Lying, and Eros

In Conversation with Ellen Adams in Montréal

By Ellen Adams | November 15, 2023

The Spy Who Shushed Me: How the Government Is Removing Our Right to Read in Private

The Spy Who Shushed Me: How the Government Is Removing Our Right to Read in Private

On the Links Between FBI's Controversial Library Awareness Program, the Patriot Act, and Book Bans Today

By Anthony Aycock | September 18, 2023

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