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A reparative mini-reading list, in honor of America’s 250th.

A reparative mini-reading list, in honor of America’s 250th.

Here's what to read while you really consider the country's legacy.

By Brittany Allen | July 6, 2026

The Bible is now required reading for Texas public school students.

The Bible is now required reading for Texas public school students.

By Brittany Allen | June 30, 2026

The American Library Association is auctioning off some primo vintage READ posters.

The American Library Association is auctioning off some primo vintage READ posters.

By Brittany Allen | June 25, 2026

Three key takeaways from the new <em>Sense and Sensibility</em> trailer.

Three key takeaways from the new Sense and Sensibility trailer.

By Brittany Allen | June 25, 2026

The Black List and Zando are hunting for the next great horror novel.

The Black List and Zando are hunting for the next great horror novel.

The winner of the Evil Twin Manuscript Initiative will secure a $25k publication deal.

By Brittany Allen | June 22, 2026

What to read next if the Knicks win made you “basketball-curious.”

What to read next if the Knicks win made you “basketball-curious.”

A mini reading list.

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A prize-winning story published in Granta was (very likely) written by AI.

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Wallace Shawn’s latest play is a literary triumph—even if you never see it.

Wallace Shawn’s latest play is a literary triumph—even if you never see it.

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Florence Pugh stars in the first trailer for Zoe Kazan’s new <em>East of Eden</em> mini-series.

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