Literary Hub

138 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Nine Feminist Mythological Reimaginings Recommended After The Odyssey · Tanaz Bhathena recommends nine feminist retellings of myths including The Odyssey and The Palace of Illusions.
• Bret Easton Ellis and Ryan Murphy Team Up for 80s Slasher Series The Shards · Bret Easton Ellis partners with Ryan Murphy on The Shards, an 80s LA slasher series based on his novel.
• The Catcher in the Rye Published on July 16, 1951, Becomes a Youth Icon · J.D. Salinger's novel was published by Little, Brown on July 16, 1951, and quickly became a defining work of American literature.
• Columnist Kristen Arnett Addresses Writer's Jealousy, Burnout, and Unwanted Advice · Kristen Arnett advises writers on handling jealousy, burnout, and respecting boundaries when offering opinions to friends.
• Movies Where Characters Read J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye · A curated list of films featuring cameo appearances of The Catcher in the Rye.
• Wisława Szymborska's Poetry: The Art of Thinking the Unthinkable · An analysis of Nobel Laureate Wisława Szymborska's poetic philosophy on lightness, trivia, and the limits of ideology.
• Poet Joyelle McSweeney Discusses Anne Carson's Translation of Euripides · Joyelle McSweeney analyzes Anne Carson's translation of Iphigenia Among the Taurians in a Windham-Campbell Prizes Podcast.
• Podcast Host Merve Emre Interviews Peabody-Winning Journalist Chana Joffe-Walt · Merve Emre interviews Chana Joffe-Walt on preserving dignity in interviews during Gaza genocide coverage.
• Lit Hub Daily Roundup: Chekhov Anniversary, New Books, and Gaza Reflections · Lit Hub Daily covers Chekhov's death, new releases, and essays on empire and Gaza.
• 20 New Books Released Today Including Works by Sigrid Nunez and Julie Buntin · A diverse lineup of 20 new fiction and nonfiction titles launches today, featuring acclaimed authors.
• Sigrid Nunez Discusses Short Story Craft and the Importance of Inner Child · National Book Award winner Sigrid Nunez explains her short story writing process and the necessity of connecting to one's inner child.
• Author Struggles to Write About Children in Syrian Al Hol Detention Camp · A writer attempts to craft a novel about children detained in Al Hol camp but finds them impossible to fully humanize.
• Author Curates Ambiguous Love Stories That Defy Happy Endings · A writer recommends novels where love survives war, migration, and tragedy without guaranteed happiness.
• Tegan Nia Swanson Wins 2026 DAG Prize for Literature · Tegan Nia Swanson wins the 2026 DAG Prize for Literature for her climate gothic novel-in-progress.
• André Aciman Reveals Fictional Author Behind Élisabeth and Rohmer's Obscure 1946 Novel · André Aciman discusses the fictional author Gilbert Cordier and the elusive nature of Éric Rohmer's early novel Élisabeth.
• Alice Mattison Reflects on Publishing Private Letters with Jane Kenyon · Alice Mattison discusses the ethical complexities of publishing her correspondence with the late poet Jane Kenyon.
• Writer Finds Creative Freedom in Stealing Time at Dawn and Midnight · The author describes the unique creative freedom found in writing during quiet, ungodly hours like dawn and midnight.
• New Documentary Reveals Mary Oliver's Bohemian Life and Hidden Struggles · Sasha Waters' documentary complicates Mary Oliver's image as a simple nature poet by exposing her bohemian past and personal darkness.
• Kevin Tubbs' Childhood Trauma and Animal Cruelty Sparked Earth Liberation Front · Kevin Tubbs' early life experiences with animal abuse and military service shaped his path to the Earth Liberation Front.
• Trump Administration's Siege Erodes World Like Stalin's Terror, Author Argues · Author compares Trump's dismantling of institutions to Stalin's terror, citing loss of safety and livelihood.
• Charles Underwood vs Joseph Shires: The Battle of Australia's Snake Men · Charles Underwood and Joseph Shires competed as Australia's most famous snake charmers and snakebite cure demonstrators.
• Archival Letters Restore Identity of UT Austin Sniper's First Victim Kathy Leissner · A private letter archive reveals the domestic abuse Kathy Leissner endured before her murder by Charles Whitman.
• Novelist David Baerwald Draws Writing Lessons from Hans Zimmer's Music · David Baerwald compares historical fiction structure to symphonies and film scoring techniques.
• Lit Hub Curates Top-Reviewed Fiction and Nonfiction Books of the Week · Lit Hub highlights acclaimed new releases including Rachel Aviv's memoir and Daniel Mason's novel.
• Franz Wright's Final Poem Explores Haunted Boardinghouse and Spiritual Despair · Excerpt from Franz Wright's final collection reveals a haunting vision of a boardinghouse bed and a dying man's plea for light.
• Publisher Morgan Entrekin Honors Tom Stoppard's Kindness and Legacy · Morgan Entrekin reflects on his friendship with playwright Tom Stoppard and his support for Grove Atlantic.
• Lit Hub Daily Curates Literary News, Book Reviews, and Cultural Commentary · Lit Hub Daily aggregates literary news, book reviews, and cultural analysis for July 9, 2026.
• Lit Hub Daily: July 8, 2026 Literary News and Criticism Roundup · Lit Hub Daily aggregates literary news, criticism, craft, and fiction from across the internet.
• Jane Austen Subverts Romance Genre with Emma's Cruel Box Hill Scene · Jane Austen challenges romance conventions by depicting Emma Woodhouse's cruelty and Miss Bates' dignity in a modern realist scene.
• Victoria Chang's 'Hemlock, 1956' Explores Grief and Memory Through Heart Imagery · Victoria Chang's poem 'Hemlock, 1956' uses a metaphorical heart to process maternal grief and paternal absence.