Allegra Goodman on the (Almost) Life-Saving Power of Audiobooks

Allegra Goodman on the (Almost) Life-Saving Power of Audiobooks

“Books are merciful this way. They fill your mind with other people’s questions and dilemmas.”

By Allegra Goodman | February 4, 2025

How Many Licks? On Tootsie Pops, Desire and the Science of Delayed Gratification

How Many Licks? On Tootsie Pops, Desire and the Science of Delayed Gratification

Sarah Perry Explores the Psychological and Material Factors Behind Our Candy Consumption Habits

By Sarah Perry | February 4, 2025

Love Books? You Still Might Suffer From Bibliophobia

Love Books? You Still Might Suffer From Bibliophobia

Sarah Chihaya on the Real Consequences of Fearing Books

By Sarah Chihaya | February 4, 2025

In a dazzling move, Simon & Schuster is dropping their blurbs requirement.

In a dazzling move, Simon & Schuster is dropping their blurbs requirement.

By James Folta | February 3, 2025

The Giller Prize has (finally) cut ties with Scotiabank.

The Giller Prize has (finally) cut ties with Scotiabank.

By Dan Sheehan | February 3, 2025

All the literary adaptations at this year's Sundance Film Festival.

All the literary adaptations at this year's Sundance Film Festival.

By Brittany Allen | February 3, 2025

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Cinema May Be Dying, But Shitposting is a Thriving New Artform

By Alex Rollins Berg | February 3, 2025

Here are the finalists for the second annual Inside Prize.

By Brittany Allen | January 31, 2025

Here are the finalists for the 2025 Gotham Book Prize. 

By Brittany Allen | January 31, 2025

This Week on the Lit Hub Podcast: Men, Read a Book Please

This Week on the Lit Hub Podcast: Men, Read a Book Please

Perhaps Some Historical Fiction?

By The Lit Hub Podcast | January 31, 2025

The Literary Film & TV You Need to Stream in February

The Literary Film & TV You Need to Stream in February

Basically, Bridget Jones

By Emily Temple | January 31, 2025

How Local and Federal Laws Disenfranchised a Generation of Black Homeowners

How Local and Federal Laws Disenfranchised a Generation of Black Homeowners

Bernadette Atuahene on the Lasting Material and Psychological Impact of Racist Post-War Housing Policies

By Bernadette Atuahene | January 31, 2025

Publishers for Palestine calls for industry-wide boycott of the Frankfurt Book Fair.

Publishers for Palestine calls for industry-wide boycott of the Frankfurt Book Fair.

By Dan Sheehan | January 30, 2025

Keep important information about your rights close at hand with these bookmarks.

Keep important information about your rights close at hand with these bookmarks.

By James Folta | January 30, 2025

Meet the 2025 United States Artists Writing Fellows.

Meet the 2025 United States Artists Writing Fellows.

By Literary Hub | January 30, 2025

On Donald Trump’s Aborted Executive Order and the Future of Congressional Power

On Donald Trump’s Aborted Executive Order and the Future of Congressional Power

Aron Solomon Unpacks the Legal Ramifications of the Latest Presidential Whim

By Aron Solomon | January 30, 2025

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