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Harper's letter.">Why Jonathan Franzen didn't sign the <emHarper's letter.">

Harper's letter.">Why Jonathan Franzen didn't sign the Harper's letter.

By Jessie Gaynor | September 21, 2021

On its 25th anniversary, here's a look at Oprah's Book Club—by the numbers.

On its 25th anniversary, here's a look at Oprah's Book Club—by the numbers.

By Dan Sheehan | September 17, 2021

22 Novels You Need to Read This Fall

22 Novels You Need to Read This Fall

Recommendations from the Lit Hub Staff

By Emily Temple | August 31, 2021

In Praise of the Realistic Hope of Jonathan Franzen’s Endings

In Praise of the Realistic Hope of Jonathan Franzen’s Endings

Jessie Gaynor on Leaving Room for the Possibility of Something Better

By Jessie Gaynor | August 18, 2021

Jeopardy!?">Remember when Jonathan Franzen was on <emJeopardy!?">

Jeopardy!?">Remember when Jonathan Franzen was on Jeopardy!?

By Emily Temple | June 23, 2021

Lessons in Teaching: When Your Student’s a Better Writer Than You Are

Lessons in Teaching: When Your Student’s a Better Writer Than You Are

Elyssa Friedland on the Professor as Coach

By Elyssa Friedland | June 17, 2021

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Here's the cover of Jonathan Franzen's next novel.

By Walker Caplan | February 10, 2021

Will 2021 bring the Jonathan Franzen vs. Jennifer Egan rematch we've been anticipating for a decade?

By Emily Temple | January 6, 2021

For those of us eating alone this holiday season, six books featuring memorable family gatherings.

By Walker Caplan | December 23, 2020

Mr. Difficult Rides Again: On the Unexpected Genius of William Gaddis's Masterpiece

Mr. Difficult Rides Again: On the Unexpected Genius of William Gaddis's Masterpiece

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By Patrick Allington | December 3, 2020

10 cool facts about Jonathan Franzen's next novel, coming fall 2021.

10 cool facts about Jonathan Franzen's next novel, coming fall 2021.

By Emily Temple | November 13, 2020

Jonathan Franzen's best piece of advice for young writers will probably surprise you.

Jonathan Franzen's best piece of advice for young writers will probably surprise you.

By Emily Temple | September 1, 2020

SNL skit in which Maya Angelou pranks other writers.">I can't stop watching this old <emSNL skit in which Maya Angelou pranks other writers.">

SNL skit in which Maya Angelou pranks other writers.">I can't stop watching this old SNL skit in which Maya Angelou pranks other writers.

By Emily Temple | May 28, 2020

The 50 Best Contemporary Novels Over 500 Pages

The 50 Best Contemporary Novels Over 500 Pages

Long Books, Worth Your Time

By Emily Temple | April 9, 2020

Jonathan Franzen was right: cats are terrible (especially for Australia's bushfire tragedy).

Jonathan Franzen was right: cats are terrible (especially for Australia's bushfire tragedy).

By Jessie Gaynor | January 15, 2020

100 Books That Defined the Decade

100 Books That Defined the Decade

For good, for bad, for ugly.

By Emily Temple | December 28, 2019

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