The man behind the fake Cormac McCarthy Twitter account has been unmasked.

The man behind the fake Cormac McCarthy Twitter account has been unmasked.

By Walker Caplan | August 11, 2021

Dolly Parton is officially writing a novel, with a little help from James Patterson.

Dolly Parton is officially writing a novel, with a little help from James Patterson.

By Walker Caplan | August 11, 2021

A new study shows that girls write fewer female characters as they get older.

A new study shows that girls write fewer female characters as they get older.

By Walker Caplan | August 11, 2021

Hateful Fictions: Siri Hustvedt on the Weaponization of Free Speech

Hateful Fictions: Siri Hustvedt on the Weaponization of Free Speech

“Hate speech renders dialogue impossible.”

By Siri Hustvedt | August 11, 2021

On Bafflement: Reflections on Marilynne Robinson and the Theology of Skateboarding

On Bafflement: Reflections on Marilynne Robinson and the Theology of Skateboarding

Kyle Beachy Digs Into the Mysteries of Existence

By Kyle Beachy | August 11, 2021

How to Say Goodbye: Cecily Strong’s Eulogy For Her Beloved Cousin Owen

How to Say Goodbye: Cecily Strong’s Eulogy For Her Beloved Cousin Owen

The Saturday Night Live Cast Member Honors the Joyous Life of a Late Family Member

By Cecily Strong | August 11, 2021

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Emily Oster: In Praise of Parenting with Data

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After a month of major controversies, the American Booksellers Association has responded.

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A new poll shows that most readers organize their bookshelves . . . completely randomly.

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Take a look at Tove Jansson’s illustrations for a Swedish edition of <em>The Hobbit</em>.

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Every book Audrey Hope reads in the <em>Gossip Girl</em> reboot (so far).

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The White Christian Nationalism Behind the Worst Terrorist Attack in American History

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Spencer Ackerman on the Oklahoma City Bombing and the Media’s Islamophobic Response

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