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Emerald Fennell’s <em>Wuthering Heights</em> is a Deranged, Half-Assed Bodice-Ripper That Entirely Misses the Point

Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights is a Deranged, Half-Assed Bodice-Ripper That Entirely Misses the Point

“Imagine a wealthy Oxbridge don giving their teenager a blank check for their Brontë Birthday Bash.”

By Emily Van Duyne | February 25, 2026

Tom Hanks will play Abe Lincoln in his adaptation of George Saunders’ <em>Lincoln in the Bardo.</em>

Tom Hanks will play Abe Lincoln in his adaptation of George Saunders’ Lincoln in the Bardo.

By James Folta | February 24, 2026

Here’s your very first glimpse of the new <em>Pride and Prejudice</em> adaptation.

Here’s your very first glimpse of the new Pride and Prejudice adaptation.

By Emily Temple | February 24, 2026

What <em>The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills</em> Taught Me About Writing Conflict

What The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Taught Me About Writing Conflict

Saleem Haddad on the Craft Lessons He’s Learned From Reality TV

By Saleem Haddad | February 24, 2026

Arundhati Roy quits this year’s Berlinale over “jaw-dropping” jury remarks against political art and Gaza.

Arundhati Roy quits this year’s Berlinale over “jaw-dropping” jury remarks against political art and Gaza.

By James Folta | February 13, 2026

Explore Black literary NYC with this map of 100 important spots.

Explore Black literary NYC with this map of 100 important spots.

By James Folta | February 10, 2026

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A brief literary history of The Muppet Show.

By Brittany Allen | February 9, 2026

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

By Brittany Allen | February 6, 2026

Maggie O’Farrell on Grief, Her History with Shakespeare, and Adapting Her Novel to the Screen

By Sasha Han | February 6, 2026

Two stories about paranoia for our conspiratorial moment.

Two stories about paranoia for our conspiratorial moment.

By James Folta | February 5, 2026

Against the “King Voice.” On the Evolution of Vocal Authority, from Orson Welles to Sarah Vowell

Against the “King Voice.” On the Evolution of Vocal Authority, from Orson Welles to Sarah Vowell

Sarah Montague Considers the Evolution of Vocal Authority, from Orson Welles to Sarah Vowell

By Sarah Montague | February 5, 2026

What does it mean that the world’s biggest live-streamer is broadcasting himself reading?

What does it mean that the world’s biggest live-streamer is broadcasting himself reading?

By James Folta | February 2, 2026

What to read next if <em>The Testament of Ann Lee</em> was your favorite movie of 2025.

What to read next if The Testament of Ann Lee was your favorite movie of 2025.

By Brittany Allen | February 2, 2026

The Literary Film & TV You Need to Stream in February

The Literary Film & TV You Need to Stream in February

For Cuddling and Other Two-Person Activities

By Emily Temple | February 2, 2026

SI SI SI SI SI: On Fascist Passions in Mussolini’s Italy

SI SI SI SI SI: On Fascist Passions in Mussolini’s Italy

Tia Glista Considers Mussolini: Son of the Century and The Silver Book

By Tia Glista | January 29, 2026

Literary trends to watch out for at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.

Literary trends to watch out for at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.

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