On the Death of Tech Idealism (and Rise of the Homeless) in Northern California

On the Death of Tech Idealism (and Rise of the Homeless) in Northern California

“It’s as though the city feels it’s been invaded by the unhoused. But turn San José inside out and it’s a giant homeless camp being invaded by a city.”

By Brian Barth | November 21, 2025

On the Many—and Contradictory—Histories of Mt. Rushmore

On the Many—and Contradictory—Histories of Mt. Rushmore

Matthew Davis Explores the Contested Meanings Behind a Famous American Monument

By Matthew Davis | November 21, 2025

Outdoor Manual: Benjamin Wood on Taking It Outside

Outdoor Manual: Benjamin Wood on Taking It Outside

“Moved outdoors, my novel finds its purpose and momentum.”

By Benjamin Wood | November 21, 2025

Our favorite Literary Twitter moments: Drew Broussard on

Our favorite Literary Twitter moments: Drew Broussard on "come over at do bring coke now"

By Literary Hub | November 20, 2025

What Was Literary Twitter? The Bracket *Day 4*

What Was Literary Twitter? The Bracket *Day 4*

The friends we made along the way

By Literary Hub | November 20, 2025

Amid the MAHA Anti-Vaxxers at the Texas Book Festival

Amid the MAHA Anti-Vaxxers at the Texas Book Festival

“Books are not fact-checked. Books are the perfect medium for grifters.”

By Maris Kreizman | November 20, 2025

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On Zohran Mamdani, Taylor Swift, and the Evolution of the Red Scare

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Here are the winners of the National Book Awards, including Rabih Alameddine and Omar El Akkad.

Here are the winners of the National Book Awards, including Rabih Alameddine and Omar El Akkad.

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<em> Wicked </em> on the brain? Watch the original 1910 film adaptation of <em> The Wizard of Oz. </em>

Wicked on the brain? Watch the original 1910 film adaptation of The Wizard of Oz.

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Two books with AI-generated covers have been disqualified from New Zealand's top book prize.

Two books with AI-generated covers have been disqualified from New Zealand's top book prize.

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Rejected pitches for the live-action <em> Eloise. </em>

Rejected pitches for the live-action Eloise.

By Brittany Allen | November 19, 2025

Our favorite Literary Twitter moments: Jessie Gaynor on Joyce Carol Oates

Our favorite Literary Twitter moments: Jessie Gaynor on Joyce Carol Oates

By Literary Hub | November 19, 2025

What Was Literary Twitter? The Bracket *Day 3*

What Was Literary Twitter? The Bracket *Day 3*

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