Literature
The Brief but Shining Life of Paul Laurence Dunbar, a Poet Who Gave Dignity to the Black Experience
A prolific writer, he inspired such luminaries as Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes
The Making of Emily Brontë
A new film imagines the events that inspired the notoriously private author to write "Wuthering Heights"
Gregory Peck's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' Script Goes to Auction
Also for sale are gifts from Harper Lee, who remained close with the Peck family for years
S.E. Hinton Is Tired of Talking About 'The Outsiders.' No One Else Is
The author reflects on her classic 1967 novel, its 1983 film adaptation and its legacy today
Colette Revolutionized French Literature With Her Depictions of Female Desire
Born 150 years ago this week, the author was known for her incisive portrayals of women's everyday lives
Man Who Tried to Steal Over 1,000 Unpublished Manuscripts Pleads Guilty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"