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Are Novels Truly Losing Their Cultural Relevance?

Emerging writers and cultural observers weigh in on whether novels still hold the cultural significance they once did amid changing artistic landscapes.

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Are Novels Truly Losing Their Cultural Relevance?

Rob Franklin’s ‘Great Black Hope’: A Sharp, Satirical Look at Race and Wealth in America

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The Complex Allure and Cost of Influencer Culture in Contemporary Beijing

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Barbara Holdridge in 2002. Her Caedmon Records, co-founded with Marianne Mantell, gained success from Dylan Thomas’s “A Child’s Christmas in Wales.”

Barbara Holdridge, Pioneer of Spoken-Word Records and Audiobooks, Dies at 95

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V.E. Schwab’s New Vampire Novel Explores Desire and Darkness Across Centuries

V.E. Schwab’s “Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil” weaves a tale of three women turned vampires, entangled in a haunting saga of love, power, and insatiable hunger spanning centuries.

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Top Book Picks for Every Kind of Dad This Father’s Day

Explore this curated selection of recent book releases perfect for celebrating Father’s Day with a meaningful gift.

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Rowan Williams Reflects on Faith, Doubt, and the Enduring Influence of Christianity

Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury, shares insights on his spiritual journey, the role of imagination in faith, and the enduring power of Christianity to engage with human suffering and enrich perspective.

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Geoff Dyer Reflects on His Formative Years in a Nonreading Household

In his memoir "Homework," Geoff Dyer explores how childhood memories and overlooked moments shaped his identity and literary voice.

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Paul Durcan pictured in a Dublin pub in 1993, where he transformed personal and psychiatric struggles into a powerful poetic voice.

Paul Durcan, Celebrated Irish Poet Known for His Raw and Compassionate Verse, Dies at 80

Enduring electroshock therapy and the threat of lobotomy, Paul Durcan emerged as one of Ireland's most influential poets, praised for his distinctive voice blending personal trauma and everyday life.

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Edmund White in his Paris residence, 1988. Remembered fondly for his deep affection for French culture.

Celebrating Edmund White: Writers Reflect on a Literary Trailblazer

Colleagues and admirers honor Edmund White’s fearless creativity, generous spirit, and his unforgettable wit through heartfelt remembrances.

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Top Thriller Novels Captivating Readers This Year

Celebrated South African Author Lynn Freed Passes Away at 79

Lynn Freed, known for her incisive novels and essays that examined Jewish life during apartheid and women's complex experiences with desire, has died at 79.

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Are Novels Truly Losing Their Cultural Relevance?

Rob Franklin’s ‘Great Black Hope’: A Sharp, Satirical Look at Race and Wealth in America

The Complex Allure and Cost of Influencer Culture in Contemporary Beijing

Barbara Holdridge, Pioneer of Spoken-Word Records and Audiobooks, Dies at 95

V.E. Schwab’s New Vampire Novel Explores Desire and Darkness Across Centuries

Top Book Picks for Every Kind of Dad This Father’s Day

Rowan Williams Reflects on Faith, Doubt, and the Enduring Influence of Christianity

Geoff Dyer Reflects on His Formative Years in a Nonreading Household

Paul Durcan, Celebrated Irish Poet Known for His Raw and Compassionate Verse, Dies at 80

Celebrating Edmund White: Writers Reflect on a Literary Trailblazer

Top Thriller Novels Captivating Readers This Year

Celebrated South African Author Lynn Freed Passes Away at 79

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Are Novels Truly Losing Their Cultural Relevance?

Rob Franklin’s ‘Great Black Hope’: A Sharp, Satirical Look at Race and Wealth in America

The Complex Allure and Cost of Influencer Culture in Contemporary Beijing

Barbara Holdridge, Pioneer of Spoken-Word Records and Audiobooks, Dies at 95

V.E. Schwab’s New Vampire Novel Explores Desire and Darkness Across Centuries