Lit Hub Daily: July 25, 2024

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TODAY: In 1966, Frank O’Hara dies from injuries sustained after he was struck by a dune buggy at Fire Island beach the day before. 

  • Am I the literary asshole if I’m jealous of my friend’s success as a writer? Kristen Arnett answers this and other awkward questions. | Lit Hub Craft

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  • “There is no greater vindication of the suspicion that poor taste is a form of moral deficiency than the initial reception that greeted Hillbilly Elegy.” 5 book reviews you need to read this week. | Book Marks



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5 Book Reviews You Need to Read This Week

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