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Retracing the Steps of Sylvia Plath in Paris (and Rome, and Cape Cod, and Wellesley...)

Retracing the Steps of Sylvia Plath in Paris (and Rome, and Cape Cod, and Wellesley...)

Helen Bain on Taking a Plathian Pilgrimage

By Helen Bain | June 10, 2026

Five totally plausible reading trends to watch out for this summer.

Five totally plausible reading trends to watch out for this summer.

A trendcaster's chaotic predictions.

By Brittany Allen | June 4, 2026

Marjane Satrapi, author of <em> Persepolis, </em> has died at 58.

Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis, has died at 58.

By Brittany Allen | June 4, 2026

On Homecoming (and Leaving), Jakarta to New York

On Homecoming (and Leaving), Jakarta to New York

“How silly I was to think that leaving home had fragmented my existence.”

By May Teng | May 22, 2026

Argentina Through the Eyes of Polish Writer Witold Gombrowicz

Argentina Through the Eyes of Polish Writer Witold Gombrowicz

Mercedes Halfon on the Experience of Exile, Loss and Finding One’s Literary Voice

By Mercedes Halfon | May 11, 2026

Is Peter Thiel a “bad fan” of <em>LOTR</em>?

Is Peter Thiel a “bad fan” of LOTR?

By Brittany Allen | May 5, 2026

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Why you should be reading Nancy Lemann’s nonfiction, too.

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Why a group of writers and artists is boycotting the 92nd Street Y.

Why a group of writers and artists is boycotting the 92nd Street Y.

By Brittany Allen | April 21, 2026

$2M worth of stolen rare books have been returned to the Whitney family.

$2M worth of stolen rare books have been returned to the Whitney family.

And it only took 37 years.

By Brittany Allen | April 20, 2026

The Center for the Art of Translation is getting a permanent home in San Francisco.

The Center for the Art of Translation is getting a permanent home in San Francisco.

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You can spend a night (or several) in the horny hockey cottage from <em>Heated Rivalry</em>.

You can spend a night (or several) in the horny hockey cottage from Heated Rivalry.

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Searching For the Lost: On Arrivals, Departures and What We Leave Behind

Searching For the Lost: On Arrivals, Departures and What We Leave Behind

Robin Hemley Explores the Significance of Lost and Misplaced Objects on a Three-Month Sojourn to Europe

By Robin Hemley | April 6, 2026

Dua Lipa’s literary empire is expanding. (Again.)

Dua Lipa’s literary empire is expanding. (Again.)

By Brittany Allen | April 2, 2026

If you read cursive, the Newberry has a job for you.

If you read cursive, the Newberry has a job for you.

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