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The Long Reinvention of the South Bronx

The Long Reinvention of the South Bronx

Peter L'Official on the Mythologies Behind Urban Renewal

By Peter L'Official | August 3, 2020

Joy Williams on the Troubling Grace and Strange Assurances of Brad Watson's Work

Joy Williams on the Troubling Grace and Strange Assurances of Brad Watson's Work

loneliness and wonder."">"He could be appallingly funny yet tap into a grievous
loneliness and wonder."

By Joy Williams | August 3, 2020

On Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis's Rise to the Top of Brazilian Literature

On Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis's Rise to the Top of Brazilian Literature

Robin Patterson and Margaret Jull Costa Trace the Author's Beginnings

By Robin Patterson and Margaret Jull Costa | August 3, 2020

Zimbabwean novelist Tsitsi Dangarembga was arrested during anti-corruption protests.

Zimbabwean novelist Tsitsi Dangarembga was arrested during anti-corruption protests.

By Corinne Segal | July 31, 2020

On the value of reading poetry together—and apart—in the current moment.

On the value of reading poetry together—and apart—in the current moment.

By Nicole Sealey | July 31, 2020

What Happens When Trump Refuses to Accept <br>an Electoral Loss?

What Happens When Trump Refuses to Accept
an Electoral Loss?

Lawrence Douglas on an Impending Constitutional Crisis

By Lawrence Douglas | July 31, 2020

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How I Became the Fake Dean
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Personal Space: Laura Lippman Dares to Focus on Herself

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My Novel's Heroine is Doing Better in the Publishing World Than I Did

My Novel's Heroine is Doing Better in the Publishing World Than I Did

Ellen Feldman's Lessons Learned From NYC Publishing
(Fired at a Christmas Party!)

By Ellen Feldman | July 31, 2020

The Week in Books LIVE: Pickle Juice, the Booker Prize, and a Million-Dollar Short Story

The Week in Books LIVE: Pickle Juice, the Booker Prize, and a Million-Dollar Short Story

With Book Marks Editors Dan Sheehan and Katie Yee

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On Capitol Hill, an anonymous bookseller called out Amazon.

On Capitol Hill, an anonymous bookseller called out Amazon.

By Aaron Robertson | July 30, 2020

Here's a novel idea: masks made of books.

Here's a novel idea: masks made of books.

By Aaron Robertson | July 30, 2020

Joining Conversation: A Roundtable on Contemporary Native Writing, Part Three

Joining Conversation: A Roundtable on Contemporary Native Writing, Part Three

Host Erika Wurth with Ted Van Alst, Cherie Dimaline, Adrian Jawort, Katherena Vermette, and David Treuer

By The Virtual Book Channel | July 30, 2020

Here's the cover for Blake Bailey's long-awaited Philip Roth biography.

Here's the cover for Blake Bailey's long-awaited Philip Roth biography.

By Emily Temple | July 30, 2020

Gregory Pardlo: A Letter to Juneteenth

Gregory Pardlo: A Letter to Juneteenth

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