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The Work Behind the Writing: On Writers and Their Day Jobs

The Work Behind the Writing: On Writers and Their Day Jobs

Ed Simon Explores the Relationship Between Labor and Literary Passion

By Ed Simon | January 14, 2026

To Hell and Back: The Weeknd’s Musical Odyssey Through Life and Death

To Hell and Back: The Weeknd’s Musical Odyssey Through Life and Death

Judson Bergman Explores Hedonism, Nihilism and Redemption In Modern Pop

By Judson Bergman | January 14, 2026

How the <em>New York Times</em> Failed Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya

How the New York Times Failed Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya

Max Weiss on Translating the Gaza Doctor’s Words for the Times, and the Paper’s Failure to Cover His Abduction and Torture

By Max Weiss | January 14, 2026

Helping Incarcerated Writers Find Their Voices at Parchman Prison

Helping Incarcerated Writers Find Their Voices at Parchman Prison

W. Ralph Eubanks Explores Literary Life in a Forgotten Corner of the Mississippi Delta

By W. Ralph Eubanks | January 14, 2026

Six Sad Books by Funny Women

Six Sad Books by Funny Women

Sydney Rende Recommends Lorrie Moore, Dorothy Baker, Weike Wang, and More

By Sydney Rende | January 14, 2026

Following backlash over the booting of a Palestinian author, Adelaide Writers’ Week has been canceled.

Following backlash over the booting of a Palestinian author, Adelaide Writers’ Week has been canceled.

By Brittany Allen | January 13, 2026

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Resolved to finish more books in 2026? Here’s your guide to the web’s best reading challenges.

By Brittany Allen | January 13, 2026

Can’t focus on reading? BookTok has an ambiance video to fix that.

By James Folta | January 13, 2026

Alexander the Great, Ancient Gay Icon

By Harry Tanner | January 13, 2026

“I Swear to Chairman Mao!” On Becoming a Red Guard

“I Swear to Chairman Mao!” On Becoming a Red Guard

Jung Chang Remembers the Early Days of the Cultural Revolution in Her Hometown of Chengdu

By Jung Chang | January 13, 2026

Letters on Faith Between a Poet and a Theologian

Letters on Faith Between a Poet and a Theologian

A Conversation Between Miroslav Volf and Christian Wiman on God, Poetry, Joyce, Pound, and More

By Miroslav Volf and Christian Wiman | January 13, 2026

Megan Milks on Visiting an Animal Sanctuary, Writing About Dairy, and Their Fascination With Cows

Megan Milks on Visiting an Animal Sanctuary, Writing About Dairy, and Their Fascination With Cows

“This seems like a moment. . . Megan Milks reading Milked.”

By Megan Milks | January 13, 2026

The grave of murdered poet Refaat Alareer finally has a headstone.

The grave of murdered poet Refaat Alareer finally has a headstone.

By Dan Sheehan | January 12, 2026

Lace up your skates, the next horny hockey book is coming.

Lace up your skates, the next horny hockey book is coming.

By James Folta | January 12, 2026

BookTok is driving tourists to Prague to snap a pic with this novel sculpture.

BookTok is driving tourists to Prague to snap a pic with this novel sculpture.

By Brittany Allen | January 12, 2026

Thanks to the Trump administration, LGBTQ+ books are getting harder to sell.

Thanks to the Trump administration, LGBTQ+ books are getting harder to sell.

By Brittany Allen | January 12, 2026

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