Lit Hub Daily: September 28, 2026

Literary Hub, often abbreviated as Lit Hub, is an online platform dedicated to literature, publishing, and related cultural topics. Founded by Grove Atlantic and Electric Literature, it serves as a hub for book lovers, writers, and critics. The platform offers daily curated content, including articles, interviews, essays, and reviews across various categories such as fiction, poetry, history, science, politics, and biography. Lit Hub also features podcasts, reading lists, and a section called Book Marks, which aggregates book reviews from multiple sources. Additionally, it has a sister site called CrimeReads, focused on crime fiction and true crime. The platform is accessible via its website and multiple social media channels, including Threads, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Bluesky, Mastodon, and Tumblr.

Lit Hub Daily is a daily newsletter and section of the platform that highlights the best literary content from the internet. Published on September 28, 2026, this edition includes a mix of essays, interviews, fiction excerpts, and news articles. Key features include an exploration of why ghosts are increasingly appearing in modern literature, a discussion with author Angela Flournoy about her novel The Wilderness and its themes of class and the internet, and an article tracing the real story behind the 17th-century witchcraft panic in England. The edition also includes a profile of author William T. Vollmann discussing his novel A Table for Fortune, which examines American foreign policy from the Cold War to the War on Terror.

The September 28, 2026 edition of Lit Hub Daily features several standout articles. Tara Badstubner’s essay Why ghosts are haunting us in 2026 (For Real) examines the growing prevalence of ghostly themes in contemporary literature and media, suggesting that modern society’s anxieties are reflected in these spectral narratives. Marion Gibson’s article The real story of the so-called witches of England delves into the historical context of 17th-century England’s witchcraft trials, separating myth from reality. William T. Vollmann discusses his decades-long process of writing A Table for Fortune, a novel that attempts to uncover the complexities of American foreign policy spanning from the Cold War to the War on Terror. Additionally, Alexandra Shackleton reflects on her grandfather Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition through a series of photographs.

The edition includes a short story titled Crabs by Hiroko Oyamada, translated by Lucy North, which tells the surreal tale of an all-girls’ high school visited by crabs during a rainy day. Lincoln Michel’s essay Reading Don Quixote in 2026 discusses the novel’s enduring relevance, particularly its roots in parody and humor. These pieces showcase the diversity of literary styles and themes explored on Lit Hub, from historical fiction to contemporary commentary.

The Lit Hub Daily edition also features cultural and historical commentary. An article from The New Republic explores Edgar Allan Poe’s work as an excavator of repressed emotion, analyzing how his writing delves into the darker aspects of human psychology. Another article from the Los Angeles Review of Books examines why humans are fascinated by stories about dinosaurs, tracing the cultural and social significance of these prehistoric creatures in modern imagination. These pieces highlight the platform’s focus on connecting literature to broader cultural and historical contexts.

The edition includes content from CrimeReads, a sister site of Lit Hub focused on crime fiction and true crime. One article features Trent Dalton discussing Australian noir journalism and his efforts to challenge stereotypes about his country. Another article suggests books to read based on popular TV shows. Additionally, the Book Marks section highlights the best-reviewed books of the week, providing a curated list of critically acclaimed titles. These sections demonstrate Lit Hub’s commitment to covering a wide range of literary genres and formats.

The edition includes an interview with Angela Flournoy, who discusses her novel The Wilderness and its exploration of economic and social uncertainty in the internet age. She is joined by authors Brit Bennett and Raven Leilani in a conversation hosted by The Center for Fiction. Another profile features Paulina Borsook, a writer known for her stories, and is discussed in an article by Tommy Craggs for Wired. These interviews provide insights into the creative process, the themes of contemporary literature, and the challenges faced by writers in today’s literary landscape.