On the Death of Tech Idealism (and Rise of the Homeless) in Northern California

On the Death of Tech Idealism (and Rise of the Homeless) in Northern California

“It’s as though the city feels it’s been invaded by the unhoused. But turn San José inside out and it’s a giant homeless camp being invaded by a city.”

By Brian Barth | November 21, 2025

<em> Wicked </em> on the brain? Watch the original 1910 film adaptation of <em> The Wizard of Oz. </em>

Wicked on the brain? Watch the original 1910 film adaptation of The Wizard of Oz.

By Brittany Allen | November 19, 2025

Two books with AI-generated covers have been disqualified from New Zealand's top book prize.

Two books with AI-generated covers have been disqualified from New Zealand's top book prize.

By Brittany Allen | November 19, 2025

Here’s what’s making us happy <em> this </em> week.

Here’s what’s making us happy this week.

By Brittany Allen | November 14, 2025

What’s going on at <em> Teen Vogue</em>?

What’s going on at Teen Vogue?

By Brittany Allen | November 13, 2025

Choosing the Word of the Year is No Easy Feat

Choosing the Word of the Year is No Easy Feat

Stefan Fatsis on the Intense Selection Process that Decides Which Word Will Define Our Year

By Stefan Fatsis | November 13, 2025

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The NYC Mayor Fiction Canon (or why Adams should probably write a crime thriller).

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By James Folta | October 31, 2025

Libraries are reeling after a major distributor shutdown.

Libraries are reeling after a major distributor shutdown.

By Brittany Allen | October 30, 2025

Attention, Lorax fans: we're getting a new Dr. Seuss book.

Attention, Lorax fans: we're getting a new Dr. Seuss book.

By Brittany Allen | October 28, 2025

Good news! A new fund will distribute $50 million to literary nonprofits.

Good news! A new fund will distribute $50 million to literary nonprofits.

By Brittany Allen | October 28, 2025

The Booker Foundation is adding a children's prize.

The Booker Foundation is adding a children's prize.

By Brittany Allen | October 24, 2025

Fall of Freedom, “a nationwide wave of creative resistance,” starts next month.

Fall of Freedom, “a nationwide wave of creative resistance,” starts next month.

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Rooting for the Louvre thieves? Here are seven books to read if you love art crime.

Rooting for the Louvre thieves? Here are seven books to read if you love art crime.

By Brittany Allen | October 23, 2025

Here's the shortlist for the 2025 John Dos Passos prize.

Here's the shortlist for the 2025 John Dos Passos prize.

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