Alice Walker on Oakland, Indigenous Poetry Playlist, and More
Haruki Murakami’s new book turns toward middle age; the first official trailer for Good Omens released; Kate Atkinson on the “callous art” of peer book reviews; and other news.
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MacArthur Genius Grants, the Rise of Feminist Dystopian Fiction, and More
Maine writers pen letter urging Senator Collins to vote “no” to Kavanaugh; Idra Novey on the silence of sexual assault in literature; Angela Flournoy profiles director Barry Jenkins; and other news.
A New Bookstore Aims to Balance the Shelves, Unmasking Atticus, and More
Multiple parties express interest in acquiring Barnes & Noble; longlist announced for the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence; a new novel by Elizabeth Gilbert; and other news.
A Daily Dose of Tracy K. Smith, Nicole Chung on Writing for Yourself, and More
A Public Space honors Michael Silverblatt; Garrison Keillor event cancelled; Fatima Farheen Mirza on working with Sarah Jessica Parker; and other news.
The PEN VIDA Count, Gannon Named New CLMP Director, and More
Three contemporary poets on identity, form, and politics; Kuwait banning more and more books; Heti, de Witt, and Edugyan make Giller Prize shortlist; and other news.
Matilda Stares Down Trump, Anne Lamott Offers Notes on Hope, and More
Daniel Mendelsohn struggles through six volumes of Karl Ove Knausgaard’s My Struggle; Ben Fountain finds humor in the absurdity of politics; man at the center of Nobel Prize scandal is convicted; and other news.
The Boat We Are Building: A New MFA Program Makes Diversity Its Mission
A new low-residency MFA program makes diversity its mission.
Reviewers & Critics: Sam Sacks of the Wall Street Journal
In this continuing series, a book reviewer discusses the art of literary criticism—from the value of negative reviews to critics he admires.
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Page One: Where New and Noteworthy Books Begin
The first lines of a dozen noteworthy books, including Lake Success by Gary Shteyngart and Perennial by Kelly Forsythe.
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Small Press Points: BatCat Press
A small press run by high school students in Pennsylvania publishes handmade books of poetry and prose.
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