October 07, 2014
Fifty-nine years ago today, Ginsberg performed his seminal poem for the first time, marking the public debut of the Beats.
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Fifty-nine years ago today, Ginsberg performed his seminal poem for the first time, marking the public debut of the Beats.
Read MoreExperiencing the atomic bombing of Japan through the short animated film Pikadon.
Read MoreCelebrating Harry Potter’s birthday by discovering who the hell Harry Potter is.
Read MoreToday marks the 79th anniversary of Penguin Books’ launch, which ushered in a paperback revolution.
Read MoreOn the anniversary of Amazon’s first sale — a book, nonetheless — a reader examines her relationship with the online retailer.
Read MoreOn the eve of America’s entrance into World War II, the U.S. military wanted to ensure its men got along across the pond without too many “boners.”
Read MoreMark Twain, Barbara Ehrenreich, Christopher Hitchens and David Foster Wallace on what it means to love your country.
Read MoreBook festivals: like Lollapalooza but with literature instead of public urination.
Read MoreNew York, Wichita, Los Angeles — celebrate James Joyce’s Ulysses regardless of where you are.
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