The best of literary internet Today: Francis Burney was born in 1752. Round two of our Best Books to Read Challenge is underway with the 50 Greatest Summer Novels of All Time! Lit Hub Helen Bain follows Sylvia Plath’s footsteps from Paris to Wellesley. lit hub biography Dave Eggers talks to Jen Ciabattari about writing
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Here are the stories we covered this week at Book Riot. The state of Utah is banning the book blitz in 2026. On Friday, June 5, the state added its 35th book to the list
‘TeaHere’s a place in Italy that needs someone. Why don’t you pay attention to that?” Inspired by his two-year stint directing the Writers’ Residency at the Santa Maddalena Foundation outside Florence, with these words American writer Andrew Sean Greer launches Coco, Baronessa Lisabetta, a helpless, clueless innocent into the embrace of the Tuscan hills and
I The idea of writing a book about loneliness first came to me in 2012. I was 35 years old and had just moved to New York City when I became lost in a maze of isolation and sadness. A love relationship had ended suddenly while I was still high on expectations, excited with relief
Marjan Satrapi attends La Bande des Jotas Photocall during the 7th Rome Film Festival in Rome on November 16, 2012. Ernesto S. Ruscio/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Ernesto S. Ruscio/Getty Images Marjan Satrapi, author of acclaimed graphic novels Persepolis And a leading champion for women’s rights in Iran died on Thursday. She was 56
Hello, Lit Hubers. it’s been a while. But the spring sunshine has once again filled this employee with joy. What’s making us happy lately? earlier this month, Molly Odintz enjoyed Austin Psych FestWhich brought a group of indie rock icons and shoegazers to her hometown. And this week, drew brussard Gone analog. Our podcast editor
heyOn the morning of June 4, when I heard the news of Marjane Satrapi’s death, I was shocked. I couldn’t believe it. Although I met him in person only a few times – despite living in Paris for 16 years and contributing to his book woman, life, freedom – I felt a deep connection to
Every month, there’s a flood of new children’s books vying for a spot on your TBR. But with so much competing for your attention, it’s easy to lose sight of the ones you’re most excited about. And often, you only hear about the titles with the biggest marketing budgets. So, how do you keep up