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Now there’s a real-life Grinch cave, for people who’ve misunderstood the book or enjoy suffering.

Now there’s a real-life Grinch cave, for people who’ve misunderstood the book or enjoy suffering.

By Walker Caplan | December 10, 2021

Time Is Water: On the Past, Present, and Looming Future of Venice

Time Is Water: On the Past, Present, and Looming Future of Venice

The Newly Released Fifth Siren Podcast Recommends Books About the Iconic Italian City

By Marco Magini, Paolo Nelli, Giorgia Tolfo, and Maddalena Vatti | December 10, 2021

Secrets of the Sea: On the Hidden Past of Orford Ness and the Residue of Human Destruction

Secrets of the Sea: On the Hidden Past of Orford Ness and the Residue of Human Destruction

Polly Crosby Revisits Her Childhood in a Small Village in Suffolk, England

By Polly Crosby | December 9, 2021

The Boundaries Between Nations Are Blurrier Than We Think

The Boundaries Between Nations Are Blurrier Than We Think

Oliver Uberti and James Cheshire on the Myth of Foundational Nationalism

By James Cheshire and Oliver Uberti | December 6, 2021

You can now buy Mary Shelley’s old address—though you’ll have to bring your own goth.

You can now buy Mary Shelley’s old address—though you’ll have to bring your own goth.

By Walker Caplan | December 1, 2021

How to Spend a Literary Long Weekend in Seattle

How to Spend a Literary Long Weekend in Seattle

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What the End of The Best American Travel Writing Says About Travel Writing—And About America

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Now you can take a self-guided walking tour of Brooklyn’s literary landmarks.

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How I Learned to Let Form Do the Work

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Who is the mystery man caught on Google Maps writing a poem on the beach?

Who is the mystery man caught on Google Maps writing a poem on the beach?

By Walker Caplan | October 19, 2021

An Illustrated Tour of Some of North America’s Beloved, Diverse Indie Bookstores

An Illustrated Tour of Some of North America’s Beloved, Diverse Indie Bookstores

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International Crime: Deepa Anappara, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and Paul Vidich

International Crime: Deepa Anappara, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and Paul Vidich

Questions (and Answers) From the Kimpton Hotels Book Club and Lending Program

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A Scotsman: Why I Love Getting Drunk on Cocktails in America

A Scotsman: Why I Love Getting Drunk on Cocktails in America

Daniel Sloss on the Varieties of Worldwide Drinking Culture

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Jonathan Plutzik on Why a Hotel Should Be a Space for Creativity

Jonathan Plutzik on Why a Hotel Should Be a Space for Creativity

In Conversation with Mitchell Kaplan on The Literary Life Podcast

By The Literary Life | October 1, 2021

This “human library” in Copenhagen allows visitors to check out people.

This “human library” in Copenhagen allows visitors to check out people.

By Walker Caplan | September 23, 2021

Peek inside Waseda University’s brand new Haruki Murakami library.

Peek inside Waseda University’s brand new Haruki Murakami library.

By Walker Caplan | September 22, 2021

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