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How Four Literary Icons Chose the Pen Names That Made Them Famous

How Four Literary Icons Chose the Pen Names That Made Them Famous

Kirsty McHugh and Ian Scott Explore the Reasoning Behind Some Very Well Known Pseudonyms

By Kirsty McHugh and Ian Scott | June 20, 2025

A Writer For Our Time: Why John le Carré's Work Remains More Essential Than Ever

A Writer For Our Time: Why John le Carré's Work Remains More Essential Than Ever

Rav Grewal-Kök on the Enduring Literary Legacy of an Undisputed Master of the Spy Novel

By Rav Grewal-Kök | June 16, 2025

The Lit Hub Staff’s Favorite Villains: James Folta on John le Carré's Karla.

The Lit Hub Staff’s Favorite Villains: James Folta on John le Carré's Karla.

By James Folta | March 12, 2025

Spying is Lying: How David Cornwell Became John Le Carré

Spying is Lying: How David Cornwell Became John Le Carré

Adam Sisman on the True Identity and Backstory of the Pseudonymous Spy Novelist

By Adam Sisman | October 30, 2023

Highs and Lows from the New York Film Festival's Literary Fare

Highs and Lows from the New York Film Festival's Literary Fare

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By Elissa Suh | October 19, 2023

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By Emily Temple | September 7, 2023

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Florence Pugh called John le Carré an “old f*cking fart,” which… inspired him?

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By Jonny Diamond | January 13, 2023

17 new books to invigorate your December reading.

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By Katie Yee | December 6, 2022

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By Jessie Gaynor | July 26, 2022

19 new paperbacks to tuck into your beach tote this July.

19 new paperbacks to tuck into your beach tote this July.

By Katie Yee | July 1, 2022

Viking will publish a book of John le Carré's letters in November.

Viking will publish a book of John le Carré's letters in November.

By Corinne Segal | March 23, 2022

The 36 Best (Old) Books We Read in 2021

The 36 Best (Old) Books We Read in 2021

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By Emily Temple | December 27, 2021

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How John le Carré's Masterpiece Was First Received

By Book Marks | October 18, 2021

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