Melville House Books

A major new opponent of the New York Public Library’s “Central Library Plan” is on the scene: the Historic Districts Council, a prominent advocacy group that works on behalf of… Read more »

If you’ve ever wanted to buy an authentic letter written by Oscar Wilde, you’ll have an opportunity next week. As reported in the Telegraph, a 13-page letter was found last… Read more »

The Miles Franklin Literary Award, Australia’s oldest and most prestigious book prize, has just announced this year’s shortlist. The prize was established as a bequest from Miles Frankin, author My Brilliant… Read more »

As 2013 is the 100th anniversary of Swann’s Way, there’s a little Proust mania in the air. The Morgan Library is hosting an exhibit with Proust’s early drafts, Anne Carson… Read more »