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Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs artfully integrated with modern street art, symbolizing the revival of ancient cultures in contemporary artistic expression.
Culture Notes

Why Modern Artists Are Reviving Ancient Cultures Instead of Ignoring Them

In 2026, the Fairfield University Art Museum will host an exhibition titled 'Hieroglyphs to Hype: The Modern Afterlife of Ancient Egypt,' directly confronting centuries of popular, often inaccurate, p

Julian Adebayo·Jun 29
A library cart filled with books, representing a prize in a Book Riot sweepstakes for aspiring book collectors.
The Reading Room

Book Riot Deals of the Day Promotion: Sweepstakes Ends June 30

Aspiring book collectors in the US and most of Canada have just three days left to enter a Book Riot sweepstakes for a chance to win a full library cart.

Julian Adebayo·Jun 28
Kustomized Kurbing of SWFL Review (2026): After 5,000+ Projects, Is It Worth The Investment?
Home Chapters

Kustomized Kurbing of SWFL Review (2026): After 5,000+ Projects, Is It Worth The Investment?

This article reviews Kustomized Kurbing of SWFL, a company specializing in custom concrete curbing in Southwest Florida. It explores whether their premium solution offers lasting value for homeowners seeking permanent hardscaping solutions against a demanding climate.

Sponsored by Kustomized Kurbing·Oct 5
A spotlight shines on a long table with diverse hands reaching for an award in a grand, dimly lit library, symbolizing the controversy surrounding the Global Voices Prize.
The Reading Room

Global Voices Prize Faces Controversy Amid Diversity Push

The 'Global Voices Literary Prize,' backed by a substantial $50 million endowment, announced its first longlist this week, immediately sparking debate over its definition of 'global' representation an

Ananya Sharma·Jun 28
Tony Brown, host of 'Tony Brown's Journal,' a pioneering figure in civil rights and media, is remembered at age 93.
The Reading Room

Tony Brown, host of 'Tony Brown's Journal,' dies at 93

In 1963, Tony Brown coordinated a Detroit civil rights march that reportedly drew hundreds of thousands, featuring the Rev.

Chloe Kim·Jun 28
A visual representation of popular June fiction books being pursued by Hollywood, highlighting the intersection of literary success and screen adaptation.
The Reading Room

June's Fiction: Literary Acclaim vs. Hollywood's Gaze

Three of June's fiction titles—Remarkably Bright Creatures and Project Hail Mary among them—are already Hollywood's darlings, actively pursued by the film and television industry.

Julian Adebayo·Jun 27
A vintage typewriter with pages of a novel spilling out, symbolizing the fluid and organic nature of storytelling.
The Reading Room

Walter Mosley argues novels are stories, not machines

Literary editors, critics, and even some fiction writers routinely discuss novels as if they were mechanical devices designed to impart a series of events with a clear resolution, according to Literar

Ananya Sharma·Jun 27
Why Truckers Trust Scrubblade: An Insider's Guide to Heavy Duty Wiper Blades
Objects & Finds

Why Truckers Trust Scrubblade: An Insider's Guide to Heavy Duty Wiper Blades

Scrubblade heavy-duty wiper blades are trusted by truckers due to their patented dual-blade system designed to actively scrub and clean windshields of bugs, road grime, and debris, unlike standard wipers. This innovative design features triangular scrubbers and a trailing squeegee blade, providing a superior cleaning action for the realities of long-haul trucking.

Sponsored by Scrubblade·Oct 5
A book club meeting in a cozy, rustic setting, discussing Douglas Stuart's novel 'John of John' in July.
The Reading Room

Book Club Discusses Douglas Stuart's Latest Novel in July

In Douglas Stuart's 'John of John,' the Macleods' bellwether ram succumbs to a severe liver infection and is put down by Cal's father, John, a stark event that quietly underscores the harsh realities

Julian Adebayo·Jun 27
A diverse group of readers joyfully browsing a bookshelf filled with sapphic romance novels, bathed in warm sunlight.
The Reading Room

Ashley Herring Blake's Sapphic Romance List: Impact & Analysis

Ashley Herring Blake, a bestselling author, unveiled her definitive list of sapphic romance books, sparking discussion and analysis of its impact on the genre.

Julian Adebayo·Jun 26
John Stockwell, a former CIA officer and author, is depicted as a defiant whistleblower against a backdrop of redacted documents, symbolizing his exposure of agency secrets.
The Reading Room

John Stockwell, CIA author, dies at 88

The C.I.A. once sought to prevent its publication, but John Stockwell's tell-all book, 'In Search of Enemies,' ultimately prevailed. He died at 88, cementing his legacy as a defiant whistleblower, acc

Chloe Kim·Jun 26
Author Janet Fash holding her memoir 'Lifeguard' during an interview on Spectrum News NY1's 'Weekends on 1'.
Screen & Story

Janet Fash Discusses Memoir 'Lifeguard' on Spectrum News NY1

Author Janet Fash just made a splash!

Chloe Kim·Jun 25
The Playlist Has Places to Be With Star Lite Tech Co. Portable Bluetooth Speakers
Objects & Finds

The Playlist Has Places to Be With Star Lite Tech Co. Portable Bluetooth Speakers

In a world where your music, podcasts, and conference calls move with you, having reliable, high-quality portable audio is essential. Your playlist has places to be, and it deserves a speaker that can keep up. Star Lite …

Sponsored by Star Lite Tech Co.·Oct 2
A misty Appalachian mountain range at dawn with a rustic wooden cabin in the foreground, symbolizing the historical setting of Eastern Kentucky.
The Reading Room

New Historical Fiction Novel Offers Untold Eastern Kentucky Stories

Paul David Combs's exciting new novel, 'A Time For Every Season,' is here to fix a big gap in historical fiction!

Chloe Kim·Jun 25
An abstract, glowing AI entity reaching towards a pile of classic books in a dimly lit library, symbolizing the impact of AI on literature.
The Reading Room

AI Novel Wins Lumina Prize, Shakes Up Literary World

Get ready for a literary bombshell!

Chloe Kim·Jun 24
An epic, cinematic depiction of Odysseus in battle, with subtle futuristic AI elements integrated into the background, representing the AI-generated audiobook.
The Reading Room

ElevenLabs Releases AI Odyssey Audiobook with Michael Caine's Voice

Michael Caine's distinctive voice now narrates Homer's 'The Odyssey,' yet the 91-year-old actor never stepped into a recording booth.

Ananya Sharma·Jun 24
A group of determined women in a dimly lit room meticulously examining documents and newspaper clippings related to the JFK assassination.
The Reading Room

Kaitlyn Tiffany's 'Housewives Underground' Explores Unsung Challengers

Decades after the Warren Report declared its findings on the John F.

Karim El-Sayed·Jun 24
Stuck on Predictable Storylines? How JCE Helps Contemporary Fiction and Film Lovers
The Reading Room

Stuck on Predictable Storylines? How JCE Helps Contemporary Fiction and Film Lovers

Are you tired of seeing the same stories told over and over? For many contemporary fiction and film lovers, the landscape can feel saturated with predictable plots and franchise fatigue. This search for something genuine…

Sponsored by JCE·Oct 2
Abstract AI glowing over an ancient book in a grand library, symbolizing the intersection of technology and literature.
The Reading Room

Lit Hub Daily Newsletter Covers AI Authorship Scandal

Okay, DIYers and lifestyle enthusiasts, you won't believe the drama unfolding in the literary world right now!

Chloe Kim·Jun 23
An AI interface assisting a human artist in a futuristic studio, offering creative block solutions with abstract visual prompts and digital brush guidance.
The Reading Room

AI Offers Creative Block Solutions for Artists in 2026

While recovering from pneumonia in Greece, New Yorker cover artist Gayle Kabaker found inspiration to paint bedding.

Chloe Kim·Jun 23
An open, ancient book on a desk with spectral hands reaching out, symbolizing a horror novel contest and a $25,000 publishing deal.
Living Well

Black List and Zando Launch Horror Novel Contest with $25,000 Deal

The Black List and Zando's Evil Twin imprint have launched an initiative offering an unprecedented $25,000 publishing deal directly to an unknown horror novelist, bypassing traditional submission hurd

Karim El-Sayed·Jun 23
Diverse neighbors collaborating to rebuild and share resources on a street after a disaster, highlighting community interdependence.
The Reading Room

Amy Edelman, Chris Begley's 'The Emergency Playbook'

Forget the lone wolf prepper.

Julian Adebayo·Jun 23
Finding the Image for an Editorial Story at AngieKan Gallery
Screen & Story

Finding the Image for an Editorial Story at AngieKan Gallery

AngieKan Gallery is a digital art source, founded by creator Angie, that offers curated photography prints and digital downloads for a variety of projects. For editors, writers, and publishers, sourcing the right visual …

Sponsored by AngieKan Gallery·Sep 29
A librarian carefully preserving an ancient manuscript in a sunlit, grand old library, symbolizing the enduring challenge of knowledge preservation.
The Reading Room

Preserving Knowledge: The Enduring Challenge for Libraries

In 1815, after British forces burned the Library of Congress, former President Thomas Jefferson sold his entire 6,487-volume personal collection to restart the nation's intellectual heart.

Karim El-Sayed·Jun 23