A recent article questions the reasons behind renewed interest in New York during the Obama administration years.
The piece from Literary Hub examines cultural reflections on that period in the city. It highlights ongoing discussions about what draws people back to memories of those times. No specific events or quotes are detailed in available information.
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Literary Hub has published a series of 13 reviews highlighting books by trans and queer authors that received no coverage in the New York Times Book Review from 2013 to 2022. The project, titled 'What Was Lost: A Queer Accounting of the NY Times Book Review, 2013-2022,' responds to the editorial tenure of Pamela Paul, who led the section during that period and later wrote an anti-trans essay. Organized by Sandy E. Allen and Maris Kreizman, the initiative aims to address gaps in literary criticism and foster discussion on representation.
A new article appeared on Literary Hub yesterday.
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A new piece on Literary Hub examines what internet search data reveals about human experiences of grief and solitude.
Literary Hub released an excerpt from the novel Good News by Alexa Yasemin Brahme on May 8.
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The number of independent bookstores in the United States has grown by about 70% compared to 2000, according to Bookshop.org CEO Andy Hunter. He credits the surge to a cultural embrace of analog lifestyles and bookish trends. The revival coincides with events like Independent Bookstore Day.
A new list of best reviewed books has been released this week.
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In her diary, Lynn Cruz describes a fare increase for an almendrón in Havana, using it as a starting point to question US intervention in Cuban politics. She invokes history and quotes from José Martí to warn against despotisms disguised as freedom. She expresses skepticism toward promises of change under the Trump administration.