Literature
Man Who Tried to Steal Over 1,000 Unpublished Manuscripts Pleads Guilty
A former Simon & Schuster employee used his industry knowledge to impersonate publishing professions
You Can Listen to Audiobooks Narrated by Artificial Intelligence
Apple is now offering "digital narration" for some titles in the romance and fiction genres
Toni Morrison's Rarely Seen Papers Will Go on View at Princeton
The university is planning a months-long series of exhibitions, programs and performances
These Works Are Now in the Public Domain
The latest additions are a rich trove of books, films, songs and other works from 1927
The Ten Best Children's Books of 2022
This year’s top titles include a fairy-tale remake, a clever counting book and a survey of architectural wonders the world over
Iceland's Christmas Book Flood Is a Force of Nature
The nation’s seasonal publishing and gifting tradition nourishes its unique literary culture
Two People Showed Up to Her Book Signing. Then, Margaret Atwood and Stephen King Commiserated
Famous writers around the world offered support to debut author Chelsea Banning
The Ten Best Books About Travel of 2022
After two years of limited travel opportunities, we’re ready to explore the world once more
Step Inside the Colorful Pages of 'Goodnight Moon'
As the book turns 75, a new immersive exhibition brings the beloved children's story to life
Bob Dylan Analyzes 66 Songs in New Essay Collection
"The Philosophy of Modern Song" offers a peek into the artist's approach to songwriting
The Forgotten Sisters Who Pioneered the Historical Novel
Jane and Anna Maria Porter ruled Britain's literary scene—until male imitators wrote them out of the story
A New Look for the National Air and Space Museum
The Incredible Technology That Made Humanity's Moon Dreams a Reality
A new, completely reimagined exhibition goes beyond the Cold War narrative to explore the full story of lunar landings
Joan Didion's Legacy Lives on in Los Angeles
The writer, who died last winter, is the subject of a new exhibition at the Hammer Museum
Annie Ernaux Wins Nobel Prize in Literature for Her Unabashed Autobiographical Writing
The French author is the 17th woman to win the prize
Ada Limón Is a Poet Laureate for the 21st Century
Her work explores "what it looks like to have America in the room"
Archive of Ernest Hemingway Writings, Photos Opens to the Public for the First Time
Privately owned for decades, the materials include a short story featuring F. Scott Fitzgerald, personal effects and rough drafts
Over 1,600 Books Were Banned During the Past School Year
A new PEN America report finds that targeted campaigns by advocacy groups are behind the increasing bans
How J.R.R. Tolkien Came to Write the Stories of 'The Rings of Power'
Haunted by the approach of another world war, the beloved fantasy author created a new story of Middle-earth that few people even knew about—until now
Was Patricia Highsmith Actually a Hopeless Romantic?
The documentary 'Loving Highsmith' presents a new side of the enigmatic crime writer
Charles Dickens Was a Busy Man and a 'Mild Diva'
Eleven never-before-seen letters go on display at the Charles Dickens Museum
