February 27, 2019

It’s fairly common knowledge that Charles Dickens was a less-than-ideal husband (he carried on an affair with a young actress and eventually left his wife for her). But a set… Read more »

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Behrouz Boochani granted refugee status in New Zealand — Andy Dion
No, we will not "excuse your dust," Dorothy Parker. We'll make a very big deal out of it, thank you very much. — Athena Bryan
Trump attempting to block niece's tell-all book — Lauren Campbell
Carlos Ruiz Zafón, author of The Shadow of the Wind, dies at 55 — Andy Dion

Philip Roth’s upper west side apartment is now on the market

Ryan Harrington

When a beloved (or controversial) literary icon dies, there are a few ways of keeping our connection with them alive. You can often commune with them through Melville House’s Last… Read more »

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a superhero in real life and now in comic books, too

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is officially a superhero. And not just because she’s literally trying to save the world. Via Allison Flood at The Guardian comes news that the congresswoman from New York… Read more »

Melville House Books

Charles Dickens tried to lock his wife in an asylum

Amelia Stymacks

Philip Roth’s upper west side apartment is now on the market

Ryan Harrington

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a superhero in real life and now in comic books, too

Stephanie DeLuca