The importance of the novella: Lady Susan by Jane Austen
Perhaps one of the things Melville House is known for is celebrating a specific renegade art form: the novella. Here on our MobyLives blog, we’re diving into a post series in which we’ll discuss and… Read more »
Gift ideas for poets this holiday
Looking for a gift for the poet in your life? We have you covered this holiday gifting season with some exciting Melville House poetry. Check out our poetry titles below and get gifting. … Read more »
A book series is the best holiday gift to give (or receive)
Why give one book this holiday season when you can gift an entire to series to one lucky recipient? At Melville House, we’re pretty darn proud of our dynamic and… Read more »
First lines: Death and Other Holidays, Ways to Hide in Winter, University of Nike, and Chalk
It all begins by opening a book and starting with the first page. That being said, first lines are captivating, perhaps even intoxicating. Here are some of our first lines from our… Read more »
A prize for writers debuting over the age of 50 is a satisfying middle finger to precocious novelists
Literary debuts favor the youth. While publishing your first book before the age of 30 has long been a mark of romantic distinction, it has in more recent times become oppressively… Read more »
Reading multiple books at the same time? Here’s how to do it
It’s no secret: I love to read, voraciously even. So, it’s not a surprise to anyone (especially you, dear reader) that I read multiple books at once. It’s kind of… Read more »
Fall book preview: Death and Other Holidays by Marci Vogel
As summer gets going in earnest, we’re taking a look at some of the books we have forthcoming in the next few months. Honestly, we’re getting pretty excited. Right now, let’s have… Read more »