Books & Literary Life
Literary criticism, author interviews, and book culture from within and beyond Harvard.
These Harvard Mountaineers Braved Denali’s Wall of Ice
John Graham’s Denali Diary documents a dangerous and historic climb.
Poet and translator David Ferry, profiled by Spencer Lenfield
Poet and translator David Ferry
Talking with Tracy K. Smith, author of "Ordinary Light"
The poet discusses her newest book, the memoir Ordinary Light.
Atticus Lish wins PEN/Faulkner for debut novel “Preparation for the Next Life”
He is honored for his debut novel, Preparation for the Next Life.
Adams House dedicates suite to Seamus Heaney
Adams House members, past and present, dedicate a suite to the Irish poet who lived among them.
Beckert's “Empire of Cotton” Wins a Bancroft Prize in History
His Empire of Cotton: A Global History puts slavery in an international context.
Poet Tracy K. Smith's prose memoir, “Ordinary Light”
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tracy K. Smith ’94 crafts a memoir.
Sarah Manguso's Ongoingness asks, why write?
Dissecting her diary, a writer weaponizes solipsism.
Recent books with Harvard connections
Recent books with Harvard connections
A correspondence corner for not-so-famous lost words
Correspondence on not-so-famous lost words
Brief life of Lafayette, by Laura Auricchio
Brief life of an American champion: 1757-1834