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Everything filed under fiction in our books & reading coverage, the 22 reports filed on it so far.
Lit Hub's September 2026 literary essays and reviews
Lit Hub Daily's September 24, 2026 edition offered a seasonal book selection flowchart and advice for writers, alongside essays on legacy, craft, and...
Agents Predict Trends at Frankfurt Book Fair 2026
Literary agents at the Frankfurt Book Fair highlight rising interest in horror, traditional space opera, and fiction from smaller language markets...
Ed Park's 'Personal Days' hailed as a comic
Writer James Folta praises Ed Park's debut novel 'Personal Days' as one of the best comic novels ever, highlighting its unique office humor and...
Literary Agent Jennifer Herrera on Grief and Narrative
Literary agent Jennifer Herrera recounts her struggle to apply her professional narrative-shaping skills to her own grief after her mother's death...
Le Livre sur la Place 2026 Sets Literary Program
The 48th Le Livre sur la Place event in Nancy will run from September 11-13, 2026, featuring many authors and a focus on youth programming
Chloe Benjamin Recommends 10 Hopeful Sci-Fi and Fantasy
Author Chloe Benjamin shares a personal list of literary science fiction and fantasy novels that inspired her own genre work and offer hope, citing...
Lit Hub Staffers Share Their Bookish Joys
Lit Hub staff members celebrate personal and literary milestones as summer ends, highlighting a solved novel section, a miniature bookstore, a
Prix Rive Gauche 2026 reveals French
The Prix Rive Gauche has announced its 2026 selections for French novels, foreign novels and literary magazines, marking its return after no edition...
Polina Panassenko wins 2026 Le Monde
Franco-Russian author Polina Panassenko has won the 14th Le Monde literary prize for her novel 'À voix haute', published by Éditions de l'Olivier.
George Orwell Email Scam Targets Living Author
Author Adam Hochschild received a scam email intended for George Orwell, highlighting a new AI-driven literary fraud targeting writers.
Khairani Barokka on Jakarta's Literary Pulse
Writer and artist Khairani Barokka describes the Indonesian capital as a city of sonic pulse-scapes, resilience, and literary energy in an interview...
Colin Burrow on Literary Criticism's Decline
Colin Burrow's essay details the decline of literary criticism, citing university cuts, falling student numbers, and a shift towards instrumental...
Livres Hebdo's 2026-27 French Literary Guide
Livres Hebdo outlines the new season of French literary programming, with host changes on France Inter, new shows on France Culture and RTL, and the...
It-Narratives: The Secret Lives of Objects
The literary genre of it-narratives, featuring stories told by objects like coins and toys, predates films like *Toy Story* by centuries and served as
Meg Mason's Sophie, Standing There reviewed
A review of Meg Mason's new novel Sophie, Standing There, which follows a literary festival technician's life and her obsession with a famous author.
Literary Festivals in September 2026
A list of literary festivals taking place in September 2026 across France and Belgium.
Toronto's Book Bar Becomes a Literary Hub
Book Bar, a liquor-licensed bookstore in Toronto's Mirvish Village, has quickly become a literary hub for the city, offering a unique blend of books...
The Importance of Literary Friction in Reading
Maris Kreizman argues that literary friction is essential for growth as a reader and thinker, and that it is being devalued in today's...
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...
The Parenthesis: A Contested Literary Tool
The parenthesis has a complex history, with some viewing it as a disposable tool and others as a sophisticated means of expression.
Is Beauty Good by Rosalind Belben review - the literary equivalent of free jazz
Rosalind Belben's novel Is Beauty Good is a unique and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience, delving into themes of beauty, nature...
Climate Fiction: A Necessary Tool to Confront the Present Crisis
An author reflects on the role of climate fiction in addressing the ongoing climate crisis, drawing from personal experiences during Hurricane Sandy...