Lit Hub Daily: August 17, 2026
What did Jodi Picoult decide she needed to commemorate turning 60 and writing 30 novels? A tattoo. | Lit Hub Craft Steven W. Thrasher explores what we can learn about solidarity from Greg Tate’s recently reissued Flyboy in the Buttermilk.
In 1935, the writer Charlotte Perkins Gilman passed away. Jodi Picoult, now 60 years old and having authored 30 novels, chose to remember this milestone with a tattoo. Steven W. Thrasher delves into the significance of Greg Tate's recently republished book, Flyboy in the Buttermilk, from a solidarity standpoint. Criticizing the modern Chinese youth's perception of Henry David Thoreau's work, the article argues that "Walden" resonates with them due to their accurate understanding of Thoreau.
Joseph Conrad, on his 80th anniversary as a British subject, is revisited in literary history. The first New York Times review of "All the King's Men" is revisited on the occasion. Ishmael Reed shares reflections on 50 years of "Flight to Canada." Daniel Lieberman discusses the issues surrounding Body Mass Index (BMI) in a recent article.
Malavika Kannan's new novel, "Unprecedented Times," provides a thought-provoking read. Rebecca Ford explores the set of "Children of Blood and Bone," revealing the challenges faced during its production. Vanity Fair examines what went awry on the set of "Children of Blood and Bone." Poetry editor Ed Park dives into the world of stamp collecting and his book, "Three Tenses."
The Onion's InfoWars' coverage is caught up on. Vikram Nijhawan mourns the passing of the traditional con artist.
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