Lit Hub Daily: September 28, 2026
“The spectral are getting louder, more insistent, more prevalent, and our literature, our cinema, reflect this.” Tara Badstubner explores why recent ghosts are (actually) haunting us. | Lit Hub Craft Watch Angela Flournoy discuss The Wilderness, class, the internet, and
In 1966, the renowned French writer André Breton passed away. Tara Badstubner discusses the growing prevalence and significance of recent ghostly elements in literature and cinema. The Center for Fiction hosts a discussion between Angela Flournoy, Brit Bennett, and Raven Leilani, where they explore The Wilderness, class dynamics, and the internet.
Marion Gibson traces the real events that led to England's witchcraft panic in the 17th century. William T. Vollmann shares his experiences in researching and publishing his novel, A Table for Fortune. Alexandra Shackleton reflects on the lasting impact of her grandfather Ernest Shackleton's famous Antarctic expedition. In a piece titled "Crabs," Hiroko Oyamada's collection Garden is translated by Lucy North and featured.
Lincoln Michel ponders the role of literature in providing escapism, as he reads Cervantes' Don Quixote. RFK's ethics filing reveals that Skyhorse Publishing has paid him a substantial amount of money. NPR explores Edgar Allan Poe's role as a "digester of repressed emotion." The New Republic profiles Paulina Borsook, discussing her work and motivations.
Wired delves into the reasons behind humans telling stories about dinosaurs. Los Angeles Review of Books covers various topics in its diverse range of articles.
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