Emily Temple

Today, J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye turns 75. Despite mixed early reviews , the book quickly became a touchstone of American literature, and an icon of American culture in general. It has been referenced in countless other forms of media over th... See more

The 13 Best Book Covers of June Good Art, Good Cover Another month of books, another month of book covers. This month was all about the art choices—and a couple clever tricks, too. My favorite book covers of June are below; as always, feel free to add on ... See more

The Literary Film & TV You Need to Stream in July From Lucky to Little House on the Prairie Every month, all the major streaming services add a host of newly acquired (or just plain new) shows, movies, and documentaries into their ever-rotating librar... See more

See David Hockney’s odd and lovely illustrations for his favorite Brothers Grimm fairy tales. The beloved British artist David Hockney, who died last week at the age of 88, is celebrated for his vibrant paintings, his innovative techniques, and his joyful... See more

The Ultimate Summer 2026 Reading List Even English Majors Can Add Without AI It’s been an uneasy start to summer. Ticks are legion. The weather is unpredictable. The Iran war drags ludicrously on. Inflation is rising faster than ever. SpaceX, Anthropic, a... See more