• The Hub

    News, Notes, Talk

    The Atlantic is expanding its book coverage (which is good for everyone).

    Jonny Diamond

    May 16, 2022, 10:59am

    I am, indeed, biased, but more book coverage by a prominent national magazine is a good thing for America. Sure, there are plenty of bad books (evil ones, even!), but as a medium, books continue to be the best way for any given society to understand and interrogate itself. So I was happy to see the news this morning that The Atlantic will be expanding its book coverage. As Jane Yong Kim, deputy editor in charge of the section, writes:

    Article continues after advertisement
    Remove Ads

    [books] remind us, in ways both big and small, of what makes us human. At a time when books are under threat across the country, reading and writing about literature—and in the process, perhaps better understanding ourselves, and others—become ever more important.

  • We Need Your Help:

    Become a Lit Hub Supporting Member

    Lit Hub has always brought you the best of the book world for free—no paywall. But our future relies on you. In return for your contribution, you'll get an ad-free site experience, editors' picks, and our Joan Didion tote bag. Most importantly, you'll keep independent book coverage alive and thriving.