The Depopulation: Guayrá Was an Oasis
Among deserted cities and lawless regions, Guayrá was an oasis: a small, lush land beneath a torn and tattered sunset.
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Octavia Butler Gave Me the Courage to Write a Novel
A writer reflects on how Octavia Butler’s example and imagination gave her the confidence to write her own novel.
The Ancient Roots of the Word ‘Agency’
The word ‘agency’ has a deep history, originating from Latin ‘agere’ and the Proto-Indo-European root *ag-, with a notable shift in meaning during the 1600s.
A Tender Age, Sunrise, and a Lifesaving Guide Top This Week’s Best Reviewed Books
Chang-Rae Lee, Virginia Eubanks, and Téa Obreht make the cut in Book Marks’ latest roundup of the week’s most critically acclaimed titles.
Lit Hub Daily: Gaza Publications Founder Speaks, Octavia Butler’s Advice Endures
A look at the August 14 Lit Hub Daily, featuring Husam Maarouf on Gaza Publications and Clarence A. Haynes on Octavia Butler’s influence.
The Books Ed Park Never Stops Rereading
Ed Park shares the books he loves to reread, including works by Charles Portis, Nicholson Baker, Renata Adler, Lady Hyegyöng, and W.G. Sebald.
Before We Are Erased: Why I Founded Gaza Publications During the Genocide
Displaced in Rafah during the early days of the genocide, a writer describes the fear and resolve that led to founding Gaza Publications.
The Rumpus Launches El Arboroto, a New Spanish Literary Publication
The Rumpus launches El Arboroto, a new editorial vertical dedicated to Spanish language readers, with a focus on original writing.
Donors, Salinger, and War: This Week in Lit Hub
Lit Hub’s weekly roundup tackles donor power in academia and revisits Salinger’s classic with Hemingway and war.
Porsche Brings Back Manual Transmission for 2027 911 Carrera S
The 2027 Porsche 911 Carrera S with MT Package brings back the manual gearbox, pairing a 473 hp flat six with a six speed stick shift for North America.