THE BEST OF THE LITERARY INTERNET TODAY: In 1892, The Awakening by Kate Chopin is published. Caroline Bicks unearths the word “clitter” and other wild discoveries while reading the first draft of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary. | Lit Hub Criticism What happens to writers when they don’t write? | Lit Hub Craft Megan Garbe considers
Was it just a phase or do the stars of the 2000s emo/scene era still look like they did a couple decades ago? It was an era very much defined by the look and style as it was the music. Most of our scene stars were sporting asymmetrical side-swept bangs, super straight hair or intensely
Tom Waits has shared a taster of his new spoken word piece ‘The Fly’, the B-side to his Massive Attack collaboration ‘Boots On The Ground’. Last week, the two artists shared the surprise release, alongside a pointedly political film from Massive Attack and US photo artist thefinaleye. It was Waits’ first new music since his 2011 album ‘Bad As Me’ and it
What To Know The Tuesday, April 21, episode of NCIS: Origins is a major one for Gibbs’ relationships with Diane and Lala. Randy books a slot at the Laugh Lodge … only to be bumped by another redhead comedian. The concept of NCIS: Origins — a prequel to a show that had already run for 20 seasons
In 2021, I began following a group of conservative climate activists for a documentary. The film, titled The [Conserv]atives, grew out of months I spent in Louisiana on a Smithsonian project about coastal erosion, where I watched conservatives engage seriously on environmental issues, on their own terms and in their own language. I saw the
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. It’s a big week for celebrating and taking small actions to help make the world a little better. First: it’s National Library Week. If you have access to a public, school, academic, or special library, take the time
Over half of mainland Chinese travelers would not consider visiting the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in the next three months, according to a survey conducted by travel research firm Dragon Trail International. Releasing later today, the research also found that nearly 7% of travelers have already canceled booked trips to the region
Vintage shopping in Tokyo is, without exaggeration, my personal Olympics. I train for it (mentally), I map it out obsessively, and I absolutely expect to win. By “win,” I mean walking away with at least one perfect, slightly unhinged, impossibly good find that makes the entire trip worth it. I go to Japan almost every
Today, an organized group of artists and writers announced the launch of 92NO, a collective protest directed at the New York cultural institution 92NY (formally known the 92nd Street Y). The group represents the formal culmination of a dispute three years in the making. In October 2023, 92NY cancelled a scheduled talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist
Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted and his Chophouse Band will embark on their first-ever U.S. headlining tour this summer. The monthlong trek will begin on July 1 in Northampton, Massachusetts, and conclude on July 25 in Nashville. The band will supplement its eight headlining dates with 10 shows opening for Atlanta-based country-rockers Blackberry Smoke. Tickets for the Chophouse Band’s
The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas has called out the “white privilege” of “American Zionists”. His comments came during an appearance on the viral YouTube series SubwayTakes, hosted by Kareem Rahma, which premiered online earlier today (April 21). “Well, it’s been nice having a career,” he quipped, before setting out his position that “American Zionists get the benefits of white
What To Know Matlock Season 3 will premiere in midseason for the 2026-2027 broadcast year. Series creator Jennie Snyder Urman explains the move ahead of the two-hour Matlock Season 2 finale on April 23. The finale will conclude the Wellbrexa storyline and serve as a complete reset for the series. Matlock is moving to a midseason premiere
Sophy Romvari tends to keep her expectations “tempered.” From the inception of her debut feature, Blue Heron, the Canadian native stayed focused on what she could control: the experience of making her deeply autobiographical film on her own terms. She didn’t have much hopes for a splashy acquisition out of a festival bow, much less
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. The Most Challenged Books in the US in 2025 The American Library Association has released its list of
Key Points A partial review by NYC’s Office of Special Enforcement found 27% of approved short-term rental listings are illegal. Despite Airbnb’s compliance with host registration under Local Law 18, many hosts later convert listings to illegal stays, and the law does not mandate Airbnb to remove them. NYC has issued about 600 warnings to
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FENIX Rising, the award-winning series/ electrifying live music showcase powered by the groundbreaking FENIX360 platform, is proud to announce its highly anticipated debut at Groove, one of New York City’s most iconic live music venues, located at 125 MacDougal Street. Set for May 6, 2026, this dynamic evening will feature an exciting lineup of artists
THE BEST OF THE LITERARY INTERNET TODAY: In 1838, naturalist, author, environmental philosopher John Muir is born. Why do we hate the word moist? Science may actually have an answer. | Lit Hub History “I don’t know about magic, but something happens in my bed, which is where I tend to think best.” In praise
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