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

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

By Brittany Allen | October 2, 2026

How Jimmy Stewart in <em>It’s a Wonderful Life</em> Embodies the Best of America

How Jimmy Stewart in It’s a Wonderful Life Embodies the Best of America

Emily St. James and Lauren Theisen In Praise of George Bailey

By Emily St. James and Lauren Theisen | October 2, 2026

9 books to read if you, a fully grown adult, have never read a book.

9 books to read if you, a fully grown adult, have never read a book.

By James Folta | October 1, 2026

The Literary Film & TV You Need to Stream in October

The Literary Film & TV You Need to Stream in October

Prepare Your Notes on East of Eden

By Emily Temple | October 1, 2026

Caro Claire Burke has bought you (yes you) a ticket to see <em>NAZA.</em>

Caro Claire Burke has bought you (yes you) a ticket to see NAZA.

By Brittany Allen | September 30, 2026

The “Mutually Confounding” Relationship Between Librarian and Researcher

The “Mutually Confounding” Relationship Between Librarian and Researcher

Matthew J. Prigge on Writing His Book With the Help of a Librarian and a Stack of Boxes in the Basement

By Matthew J. Prigge | September 29, 2026

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9 to 5: Inside The Movement That Inspired the Iconic Film

By Jonathan Kaufman | September 24, 2026

Two great works of art to ease your transition into autumn.

By James Folta | September 23, 2026

How Heated Rivalry Imagines a More Inclusive NHL

By Daniel Gawthrop | September 21, 2026

Remembering Anna May Wong, Hollywood’s First Asian-American Star

Remembering Anna May Wong, Hollywood’s First Asian-American Star

“Wong provides us with a road map of how to forge ahead even under the most difficult of circumstances.”

By Shirley Jennifer Lim | September 17, 2026

Librarians won big at the 2026 Emmys.

Librarians won big at the 2026 Emmys.

By Brittany Allen | September 16, 2026

A sneak preview of the literary films currently dominating the festival circuit.

A sneak preview of the literary films currently dominating the festival circuit.

By Brittany Allen | September 16, 2026

The Movie Star and the Mountain: On Robert Redford’s Sundance Origin Story

The Movie Star and the Mountain: On Robert Redford’s Sundance Origin Story

David Gessner Remembers the Star and Conservationist, a Year After His Death

By David Gessner | September 16, 2026

On the Orientalism and Imperial Gaze of Western Horror Films

On the Orientalism and Imperial Gaze of Western Horror Films

Youssef Rakha Watches Lee Cronin’s The Mummy in Cairo

By Youssef Rakha | September 15, 2026

36 Literary Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Fall

36 Literary Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Fall

Your Essential Book-to-Screen Fall Preview

By Emily Temple | September 14, 2026

Rejected pitches for </br><em>Practical Magic 2.</em>

Rejected pitches for
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By Brittany Allen | September 8, 2026

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