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  1. must reads
    7 Books You Need to Read This MayBy Svetlana Alexievich, Don DeLillo, Janine di Giovanni, and more.
    By Boris Kachka
  2. books
    The Sympathizer Heralds the Literary ConvergenceIt’s the first novel that’s won both a major literary award and a major genre award in the same year.
    By Adam Sternbergh
  3. books
    The Genius of Don DeLillo’s Post-Underworld WorkIn his new novel Zero K, the 79-year-old has built a temple to house all his ghosts.
    By Christian Lorentzen
  4. ‘How to Be the Greatest Improviser on Earth’ by Will Hines Is Out in JuneThe popular improv blog Improv Nonsense by UCB’s Will Hines is turning into a book. Hines announced today that he’s self-publishing the book, […]
    By Megh Wright
  5. Dave Hill’s Book ‘Dave Hill Doesn’t Live Here Anymore’ Is Out May 10thDave Hill has a new book hitting stores next month. Titled Dave Hill Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, the book will be available through Blue Rider […]
    By Megh Wright
  7. titles
    Anna Kendrick’s Book of Comedic Essays Has a Two-Thirds Fitting TitleIt’s out later this year.
    By Nate Jones
  8. memoirs
    Jeffrey Tambor Is Writing a MemoirRemember the Golden Globes?
    By Dee Lockett
  9. Jeffrey Tambor’s Memoir ‘Are You Anybody’ Is Out Next YearJeffrey Tambor has a new book in the works. According to Variety, the Transparent star has signed on to write a memoir about his long career in […]
    By Megh Wright
  10. Jessi Klein’s Book ‘You’ll Grow Out of It’ Is Out in JulyInside Amy Schumer head writer and executive producer Jessi Klein has a new book hitting stores this summer. Titled You’ll Grow Out of It, the […]
    By Megh Wright
  11. invisibility cloak and dagger
    British Spies Defended Harry Potter From PiracySo mysterious, so secretive.
    By Greg Cwik
  12. behind the scenes
    Rare Pics: Mick Jagger Preparing for British TV“Back in those days, the leader of the band was Brian Jones. Mick was just happy to have some attention.â€
    By Vulture Editors
  13. behind the scenes
    Rare Pics: Mick Jagger Preparing for British TV“Back in those days, the leader of the band was Brian Jones. Mick was just happy to have some attention.â€
    By Vulture Editors
  14. last night on late night
    David Duchovny Loves Bleeping His New Book TitleOn The Late Show.
    By Sean Fitz-Gerald
  15. Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner Launch Their Own Book Publishing ImprintLena Dunham isn’t just a writer of books – soon she’ll be a publisher of books, too. Today BuzzFeed reports that Dunham and Jenni Konner have […]
    By Megh Wright
  16. celebrity memoirs
    Ian McKellen Won’t Write His Memoir After AllWe still love you, Sir Ian.
    By Madeline Raynor
  17. must reads
    8 Books You Need to Read This AprilKarl Ove Knausgaard, Molly Prentiss, Igort, and more.
    By Boris Kachka
  18. In Defense of PretentiousnessEveryone has things that set them off, and whatever we dislike we often just choose to call pretentious.
    By Christian Lorentzen
  19. oral history
    An Oral History of ‘The State’ Is Out in MayIf you always wanted a book-length oral history of The State, your prayers have been answered, because today David Wain announced that a State […]
    By Megh Wright
  20. r.i.p.
    Writer Jim Harrison Dead at 78The cause has yet to be confirmed.
    By Sean Fitz-Gerald
  21. books
    J.K. Rowling Shares Galbraith Rejection LettersFrom publishers who didn’t want Robert Galbraith’s The Cuckoo’s Calling.
    By Nate Jones
  22. celebrity memoirs
    Kevin Hart Is Writing a Memoir, From the HartYes, Kevin Hart is actually calling his memoir From the Hart.
    By Nate Jones and Vulture Editors
  23. book deals
    Jack Antonoff to Write Book About Record StoresIt’s a series of essays called Record Store.
    By Nate Jones
  24. Kevin Hart Is Writing a Memoir Called ‘From the Hart’Kevin Hart has a new book in the works. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hart has signed on to write a memoir for Atria Publishing Group […]
    By Megh Wright
  25. books
    The Ongoing Allure of Pride and PrejudiceConsider that this Jane Austen classic has received upwards of a hundred book adaptations.
    By Katy Waldman
  26. The Batman v Superman Superfan Starter KitThree comic-book collections that everyone interested in the world’s most superheroic friendship between Batman and Superman should own.
    By Abraham Riesman
  27. awards
    Nick Offerman Honored Wendell Berry at the National Book Critics Circle AwardsOfferman also profiled him in Gumption.
    By Boris Kachka
  28. awards
    Diversity Not an Issue at Book Critics Awards “It’s bad for me to go last, I don’t have that much to say and I definitely don’t have a message, so, sorry about that.â€
    By Boris Kachka
  29. book review
    Book Review: What Is Not Yours Is Not YoursThe wunderkind author is a prodigious and idiosyncratic talent finding her form in public.
    By Christian Lorentzen
  30. hot books
    Michael Mann’s Imprint to Develop Heat PrequelMichael Mann Books will develop a prequel to the 1995 Al Pacino–Robert De Niro thriller.
    By Jackson McHenry
  31. tell-alls
    Ron Miscavige to Publish Book About ScientologyWill we find out whatever happened to Shelly?
    By E. Alex Jung
  32. debuts
    A First-time Novelist’s 7-Figure Midlife BreakthroughCynthia D’Aprix Sweeney bloomed late, lucratively.
    By Boris Kachka
  33. An Excerpt from ‘The Drama Sutra,’ by Paige WeldonHere’s a look at The Drama Sutra, a new zine out this week from The Devastator, written and illustrated by comedian, Reductress contributor, […]
    By Brian Boone
  34. Bonnie McFarlane, Post-Women Aren’t Funny“I think the last step in feminism is that we should now be able to make fun of ourselves.â€
    By Adrian Nicole LeBlanc
  35. pottermore
    Rowling Gives More Context for Fantastic BeastsDo your homework.
    By Dee Lockett
  36. Alex Abramovich Among the Thugs Bullies is a biker memoir, but it’s not a heartwarming tale of self-discovery via leather and chrome.
    By Christian Lorentzen
  37. hamilton
    Mariska Hargitay Will Narrate Hamilton AudiobookOne more link between Hamilton and SVU.
    By Nate Jones
  38. pottermore
    Rowling Explains Why American Muggles Hate MagicIt’s hard out here for a witch in love.
    By Dee Lockett
  39. Iliza Shlesinger’s Book ‘Girl Logic’ Is Out in OctoberComedian and TBS game show host Iliza Shlesinger is writing a book. According to Deadline, Shlesinger has signed on to write a collection of […]
    By Megh Wright
  40. george r.r. martin
    George R.R. Martin Tactfully Assures Fans He’s Not the George Martin Who Died“It is strangely moving to realize that so many people around the world care so deeply about my life and death.â€
    By Nate Jones
  41. pottermore
    J.K. Rowling Explains How Corrupt Wizards Participated in the Salem Witch TrialsThe Scourers were like the OG Death Eaters.
    By Dee Lockett
  42. Mike Myers to Publish a Canada-Themed Illustrated Book This YearSNL alum and famous Canadian Mike Myers is set to publish his first book this year. According to CBC, Myers has signed on to write an […]
    By Megh Wright
  43. Amy Schumer’s Book ‘The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo’ Is Out in AugustAmy Schumer just announced the release date for her book The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo, which she signed on to write back in September. […]
    By Megh Wright
  44. pottermore
    J.K. Rowling Explains Native American MagicThey don’t use wands!
    By Nate Jones
  45. summer reading
    Amy Schumer’s Book Is Coming This AugustYou can preorder The Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo now.
    By Jackson McHenry
  46. might as well
    Making a Murderer Lawyer J. Buting Writing BookIt will be published by HarperCollins next year.
    By Sean Fitz-Gerald
  47. Dana Spiotta’s Universe of Second SelvesInnocents and Others is an asymmetrical novel told in fragments; frustrating readerly expectations is one of Spiotta’s intentions.
    By Christian Lorentzen
  48. must reads
    8 Books You Need to Read This MarchSunjeev Sahota, Elizabeth Brundage, Helen Oyeyemi, and more.
    By Boris Kachka
  49. books
    Abbi Jacobson’s New Book Will Raid Celebs’ BagsIf only it wasn’t pretend.
    By Madeline Raynor
  50. Abbi Jacobson’s Illustrated Book ‘Carry This Book’ Is Out in OctoberBroad City’s Abbi Jacobson has a new book in the works. According to Entertainment Weekly, Jacobson is writing an illustrated book called Carry […]
    By Megh Wright
  51. choice words
    5 Highlights From Trouble Boys, the New Biography of the ReplacementsFrom trashing a tour bus to meeting Bob Dylan.
    By Jonathan Bernstein
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