How Donald Trump Distorts Reality Itself
A new book by the radio host Brooke Gladstone deconstructs the lies and dislocation of the early Trump era.
Bill Clinton and James Patterson Team Up on Thriller
The unlikely pair have a novel titled "The President Is Missing" due out in June 2018.
'The Handmaid's Tale' Has Been Challenged, Banned
A look back at the controversies spurred by Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel as Hulu launches its new series.
Is the Pen Mightier Than Trump? Ask the 'Paris Review'
America's foremost literary magazine has digitized its deep archives, going back to founder George Plimpton.
Why King Arthur Is Still Relevant to Modern Day Culture
Arthur and his knights have shaped the modern representation of modern heroes.
Why 'Lord of the Flies' Speaks Directly to 2016
The 1954 book depicts a successful campaign of fear and division.
The Best Books of 2016
The list includes fiction titles like "The Girls" and "The Underground Railroad," and nonfiction ones like "Blood in the Water" and "Dark Money."
The Shadow of Trump at the National Book Awards
"Be kind to everybody, make art, and fight the power," Colson Whitehead said as he accepted his National Book Award for "The Underground Railroad."
Colson Whitehead Wins National Book Award in Fiction
2016 winners also included Ibram X. Kendi in nonfiction; Daniel Borzutzky in poetry; and John Lewis, Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell in young people's literature.
Nine Must-Read Books in the Age of Donald Trump
Great works from writers who have chronicled life, death and resistance in autocratic times.
Doom With a Side Salad: T.C. Boyle's Cheerful Pessimism
Writer's latest novel, 'The Terranauts,' is the story of a Biosphere-2-like experiment to prepare for the colonization of space.
Bob Dylan Wins Nobel Prize for Literature
The musician won for creating 'new poetic expressions in American song.'
Cormac McCarthy Is Not Dead
Today's fake news item about the author reminded us that you shouldn't believe everything you read on Twitter.
Why LitHub Is Grading Books and What Gets an A-Plus
The site's new Book Marks project aims to be the "Rotten Tomatoes" of literature.
Girls Write About Race, Family, School in New Book
Girls Write Now, a writing and mentoring nonprofit for underserved girls in New York City, releases its annual anthology.
Lena Dunham's Surprise Book to Benefit Girls Write Now
Profits from her compilation of old diary entries will go toward the girls' writing and mentoring organization.
Lena Dunham's New Book Imprint Acquires First Title
Lenny will publish Jenny Zhang's book of short stories, "Sour Heart."
'Hamilton,' Associated Press Among Pulitzer Winners
Additional winners include 'The Sympathizer' by Viet Thanh Nguyen in fiction and the Associated Press in the public service journalism category.
'Too Naked for the Nazis' Wins Odd Book Title Prize
The Diagram Prize has been awarded nearly every year since 1978 to titles of "unintentional oddness."
Rowling Reveals 'History of Magic in North America'
Revelations from the Harry Potter author's new story series.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Book 'My Own Words' Coming in 2017
Simon & Schuster will publish the collection in January. Seven "Notorious RBG" things to read, do, see or buy in the meantime.
Using Arts to Bring Together Muslims, Non-Muslims
The Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art funds projects that use arts and culture to foster relationships and reduce bias.
Peter Rabbit Features on New 50P Coin
It's first time a character from children's literature has ever appeared on a U.K. coin
Simon & Schuster Plans Muslim Children's Book Imprint
Salaam Reads will publish titles ranging from picture books to young adult fiction starting in 2017.
Umberto Eco, Italian Author, Dead at 84
The Italian author died at his home in northern Italy.
'Godfather' Archive Sold at Auction for $625,000
The papers of the late Mario Puzo, author of the 'Godfather' and its screenplays, sold at a Boston auction house Thursday.
Bruce Springsteen Autobiography Coming in September
Springsteen started writing "Born to Run" after his Super Bowl show in 2009, and it is due to be published published September 27.
Authors Descend on the Pink City to Promote Their Books
A last-minute court decision allowed the Jaipur Literature Festival to go ahead, thus avoiding mayhem.
J.K. Rowling to Be Honored With Literary Service Award
The "Harry Potter" author will be recognized at PEN's May gala for working to "create a better and more just world for our children."