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This week’s news in Venn diagrams.

This week’s news in Venn diagrams.

By James Folta | January 23, 2026

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

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

By Brittany Allen | January 23, 2026

Twin Cities bookstores are ready for today’s march against ICE.

Twin Cities bookstores are ready for today’s march against ICE.

Here’s how you can help support protests.

By Brittany Allen | January 23, 2026

American Psycho: <br>How Donald Trump Brought the “Bateman Doctrine” to the World

American Psycho:
How Donald Trump Brought the “Bateman Doctrine” to the World

Aron Solomon on the Devastating Consequences
of Narcissism Elevated to Policy

By Aron Solomon | January 23, 2026

“Stick Together and We’ll Win.” How to Get Inspired For the Minneapolis General Strike

“Stick Together and We’ll Win.” How to Get Inspired For the Minneapolis General Strike

Selected Readings From W.E.B. DuBois to Chris Hedges

By James Folta | January 23, 2026

Why Regency Romances Are the Best Type of Romance Novels

Why Regency Romances Are the Best Type of Romance Novels

Sarah E. Ladd on How the “Rules” of the Period Make It the Most Inspiring to Read and Write

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The Rise (and Fall) of the Sad Girl Grifter

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The NYPL has acquired Tom Verlaine’s archive. Which other rock stars live on at the library?

The NYPL has acquired Tom Verlaine’s archive. Which other rock stars live on at the library?

By Brittany Allen | January 22, 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.

By Brittany Allen | January 22, 2026

The Unbanned Book Network is a new initiative fighting for diverse books in the classroom.

The Unbanned Book Network is a new initiative fighting for diverse books in the classroom.

By James Folta | January 22, 2026

Diamond Forde on Memory, Mothering, and Maya Angelou

Diamond Forde on Memory, Mothering, and Maya Angelou

“To somebody, somewhere, this memory is history.”

By Diamond Forde | January 22, 2026

Why <em>Heated Rivalry</em> is the Perfect Adaptation of the Romance Novel’s Strict Conventions

Why Heated Rivalry is the Perfect Adaptation of the Romance Novel’s Strict Conventions

Anne Margaret Castro on Jacob Tierney’s Masterful Translation of Rachel Reid’s Novel

By Anne Margaret Castro | January 22, 2026

The Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers: Fiction

The Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers: Fiction

For the week ending January 18, 2026

By Literary Hub | January 22, 2026

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The Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers: Nonfiction

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