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Today's literary highlights include new book releases, author interviews, and essays exploring themes from grief to AI's...
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August 18, 2026: New Releases, Author Insights, and Literary Reflections

Today's literary highlights include new book releases, author interviews, and essays exploring themes from grief to AI's impact on writing. Edwidge Danticat discusses her literary journey, while Katy Simpson Smith shares an excerpt from her latest novel. Additional pieces delve into the struggles of adjunct professors and the legacy of Mary Oliver.

Literary Hub19 August 2026
A couple's relationship is put to the test as one partner considers taking a job that would leave them apart for a month
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The Maltese Version

A couple's relationship is put to the test as one partner considers taking a job that would leave them apart for a month. The story explores the couple's dynamics, their language and translation work, and the tensions that arise from their differing ambitions and priorities.

Literary Hub19 August 2026