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The NYPL was founded 125 years ago. Here are their 125 favorite books published since then.

The NYPL was founded 125 years ago. Here are their 125 favorite books published since then.

By Emily Temple | February 14, 2020

In Praise of Weird Literary Romances

In Praise of Weird Literary Romances

On Valentine's Day, 8 Novels of Unlikely Love

By Amy Bonnaffons | February 14, 2020

Lit Hub Recommends: <em>Parasite</em>, <em>Roadhouse</em>, and a Children's Book About Marijuana

Lit Hub Recommends: Parasite, Roadhouse, and a Children's Book About Marijuana

Also, Listen to the Moulin Rouge Broadway Soundtrack!

By Literary Hub | February 14, 2020

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Escaping Into Books About the Middle Ages is My Self-Therapy

Amber Sparks on How the Black Death Can Give
You a Little Perspective

By Amber Sparks | February 12, 2020

Keep Calm and Read These 7 Books of Extremely British Satire

Keep Calm and Read These 7 Books of Extremely British Satire

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Books That Blur the Lines Between Living and Dead

Books That Blur the Lines Between Living and Dead

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Leila Aboulela: Novels About the Soul Come in Disguise

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Failsafe Reading Recommendations for Your Non-Reader Friend in Need

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Poverty, Anxiety, and Gender in Scottish Working-Class Literature

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10 new books you should read this week.

10 new books you should read this week.

By Katie Yee | February 4, 2020

The Astrology Book Club: What to Read This Month, Based on Your Sign

The Astrology Book Club: What to Read This Month, Based on Your Sign

Cancel February; stay home and read instead.

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The 10 Best Book Covers<br> of January

The 10 Best Book Covers
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Lit Hub Staff Picks: Our Favorite Stories This Month

Lit Hub Staff Picks: Our Favorite Stories This Month

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Revisiting the 'Long Take' Genius of the Two-Day Novel

Revisiting the 'Long Take' Genius of the Two-Day Novel

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