Book Review: ‘Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings,’ by Jared Diamond
In “Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings,” Jared Diamond considers the impact leaders might have had on the course of their civilizations.…
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Book Review: ‘The Everest Mystery,’ by Julie Summers and Jochen Hemmleb
“The Everest Mystery” takes on the enduring puzzle of two climbers’ fates — and pays tribute to the…
Enough! An Open Letter from Jewish Creatives and Thinkers in Defense of Mark Ruffalo
A group of Jewish artists, writers, creative professionals, faith leaders and thinkers—including Emma Seligman, Gabor Maté, Hannah Einbinder,…
Lit Hub Daily: September 1, 2026
“Cormac asks what we think of the home so far, already knowing our answers.” Photographer Beowulf Sheehan remembers…
Capturing a Literary Icon: Beowulf Sheehan on Photographing Cormac McCarthy
Tuesday, August 12. My photo assistant Chika and I arrive at the Santa Fe Institute, Cormac’s home away…
The 11 Best Book Covers of August
Another month of books, another month of book covers. The books of August were as lush as you…
10 Great New Children’s Books Out in September 2026
The start of every school year feels full—too full—of haircuts and back-to-school nights, last-minute trips to the store…
Antiuniverses, Deepfakes, and Clone Children: September’s Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books
September is my birthday month, so this latest crop of sci-fi, fantasy, and speculative books feel especially like…
Deliciously Twisted New Thrillers
Our columnist on three of the month’s best new releases.…
Book Review: ‘53 Days,’ by Timothy W. Ryback
In “53 Days,” the historian Timothy W. Ryback shows how the Nazis used democratic means to destroy German…