Unaired James Baldwin interview survives for forty-plus years

Posted on 06/15/2021 at 07:59 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Even if you’re not especially interested in James Baldwin, the news of a never-aired 1979 profile of him might hold...

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Tagged As: Author interview, Literary Hub

Read excerpts from "With Teeth" and "Animal"

Posted on 06/14/2021 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Kristen Arnett’s With Teeth and Lisa Taddeo’s Animal are both included on a number of must-read lists for summer 2021,...

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Tagged As: Excerpt, Literary Hub, The New York Times, Women in literature

Distinctive libraries around the world

Posted on 06/13/2021 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Take a trip around the world, from the comfort of your home, with stories about unusual libraries. Still in the...

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Tagged As: Libraries, Literary Hub, Literary tourism

Despite "Go Set a Watchman," Atticus remains a popular name

Posted on 06/12/2021 at 04:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Emily Temple of Literary Hub spotted an interesting inclusion on a popular-baby-name post: Atticus. Ten years ago, of course we...

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Tagged As: Classic literature, Literary Hub

The summer 2021 reading list to rule all book lists

Posted on 06/10/2021 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Some readers are excited to pick up a copy of whatever book everyone is talking about. Others may only find...

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Tagged As: Book lists, Literary Hub

A Seamus Heaney walking tour will feature the poet's words and inspiration

Posted on 06/09/2021 at 09:50 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Simply visiting the homes or haunts of famous writers can be a moving experience for their fans. But imagine walking...

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Tagged As: Literary Hub, Literary tourism, Poetry

Elin Hilderbrand apologizes for "tasteless" reference to Anne Frank

Posted on 06/07/2021 at 09:58 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Author Elin Hilderbrand has apologized for a reference to Anne Frank in her latest novel and promised to replace it....

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Tagged As: Literary Hub, Scandal

NY governor won't share timesheets in "American Crisis" scandal

Posted on 06/03/2021 at 01:54 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is refusing to share records related to his memoir, American Crisis: Leadership Lessons From the...

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Tagged As: Literary Hub, Memoir, Politics, Scandal

Parody interview circulated in earnest after Eric Carle's death

Posted on 06/01/2021 at 02:58 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

It was bad enough that author Eric Carle passed away, so we hate to pile on. But if you saw,...

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Tagged As: Children's literature, Literary Hub

The first author to use the term “T-shirt” in a book

Posted on 05/31/2021 at 04:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

If T-shirt weather hasn’t quite hit yet (or is in hiding today), it will surely arrive in your area soon....

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Tagged As: History, Language, Literary Hub