News•Mar 11, 2026
The Book of Michael Silverblatt
Michael Silverblatt, host of KCRW’s long‑running radio program *Bookworm*, died on February 14 after 33 years of championing literature. His interview style involved rereading a guest’s entire body of work and immersing himself in their language before each conversation. A 2002 episode with Susan Sontag spotlighted the rediscovery of Leonid Tsypkin’s *Summer in Baden‑Baden*, illustrating Silverblatt’s role as a conduit for hidden masterpieces. The article argues his reverent, hospitality‑based approach offers a counterpoint to today’s fading book‑review ecosystem.
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News•Mar 9, 2026
Thanks to a Group of Booksellers, Amazon Is Pulling Out of the Paris Book Fair.
Amazon has withdrawn its sponsorship of the Paris Book Fair after intense pressure from the Syndicat de la Librairie Française (SLF), France’s independent booksellers’ union. The SLF launched a boycott, accusing Amazon of flooding the market with AI‑generated books and...
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News•Mar 9, 2026
Why Jane Austen Adaptations Just Keep Coming—And We Keep Watching
Jane Austen’s novels, especially Pride and Prejudice, continue to inspire a steady stream of film, TV and streaming adaptations, with Netflix announcing a six‑part miniseries for 2026. Scholars argue the enduring appeal lies in Austen’s focus on the financial and...
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News•Mar 6, 2026
Lit Hub Daily: March 6, 2026
Lit Hub’s March 6 daily roundup bundles a wide array of literary and cultural content, from criticism and poetry to health and music pieces. Highlights include a story on America’s caregiving crisis, a tribute to librarians for International Women’s Day, and analyses...
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News•Mar 6, 2026
Benjamin Hale on How to Expand a Magazine Article Into a Book
Benjamin Hale explains how his Harper's article on a 1978 Ozark murder expanded into the book Cave Mountain because he had far more material than the 15,000‑word limit allowed. He outlines his nine‑box grid method, a nine‑square outline that builds...
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News•Mar 6, 2026
8 Badass Librarians We Need to Celebrate This International Women’s Day
The article spotlights eight remarkable librarians—historical and contemporary—celebrated on International Women’s Day. It highlights pioneers like Sor Juana, Dorothy Porter, and modern influencers such as Mychal Threets, Jean Darnell, and Ricci Yuhico who reshape library services, champion diversity, and harness...
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