5 Books That Explain Why László Krasznahorkai Just Won the Nobel Prize in Literature

László Krasznahorkai’s 2025 Nobel Prize crowns decades of visionary writing. These five books trace his apocalyptic themes, intricate prose, and relentless pursuit of beauty and meaning amid chaos and ...
USA Today

Books most challenged in 2023 centered on LGBTQ themes, library organization says

More than half of the most challenged books in 2023 contained LGBTQ themes or characters, the American Library Association announced Monday in its annual list of most targeted titles. Kicking off ...
KOMU 8

This Taylor Swift MU class analyzes hints of classic literature in famous lyrics

A University of Missouri instructor is exploring how Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” will inspire her ...
The New York Times

How Much Do You Know About Early American Literature?

Welcome to Lit Trivia, the Book Review’s regular quiz about literary culture. This week’s installment celebrates the popular literature and authors published in America before the Civil War began in ...