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Literary Activism: Writers Raise Money to Preserve Langston Hughes’ House

Donate to an Indiegogo campaign trying to save Langston Hughes' house.

The Sōseki Museum: A London Literary Curiosity

A peek into the London museum dedicated to Japanese author Natsume Sōseki

On Southern Literature and a Sense of Place

How Southern authors' ties to the region informs their writing.

The Magic of the Library at Night

An exploration of the enchanting bookish exhibit, The Library at Night, a collaboration with Alberto Manguel and Ex Machina.

Visiting the Harry Potter House of Minalima

Take a look at this exhibit of the graphic art of Harry Potter!

Around the World in 80ish Libraries

Five highlights from one reader's visits to over 80 libraries around the world.

A Sneak Peek Into the Oldest Library in the World

One Rioter visits the world's oldest library still in use, built by a woman named Fatima al Fihria in the 9th century Morocco!

An Istanbul Bookstore Made by a Refugee for Refugees

An Istanbul bookstore created by a Syrian refugee, for Syrian refugees.

Think Differently: A Neurodiversity Little Free Library

Meet a Nebraska Little Free Library that focuses on books about neurodiversity!

A Used Bookshop That Feels Like Home

A love letter to a used bookstore.