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Life is but a

A dark comedic and philosophical exploration of domestic life, aging, and the absurdity of human existence. Continue Reading Life is but a

by H.C. Gildfind • October 22, 2024October 22, 2024

Arts & Culture, Books, Editor's Pick

Winter’s Must-Reads: 8 Unmissable Novels and Memoirs

This season’s must-reads feature a diverse mix of novels and memoirs that delve into everything from complex human connections and societal shifts to behind-the-scenes glimpses from legendary figures in music ...

by Eric Akoto • September 22, 2024September 22, 2024

Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, EssaySaturday, Tech and Science

NaNoWriMo Faces Backlash: Can AI Coexist with Creative Integrity?

In a world where AI is reshaping industries left and right, it’s no surprise that the literary world is grappling with its own AI dilemmas. NaNoWriMo, the nonprofit that runs ...

by Eric Akoto • September 14, 2024September 14, 2024

Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, EssaySaturday, The Litro Blog

8 Banned Books to Cozy Up With This Autumn

These books, once banned or challenged for their bold themes, remind us of the power of literature to inspire thought, challenge norms, and spark important conversations. From dystopian classics like ...

by Eric Akoto • September 14, 2024September 14, 2024

Arts & Culture, Books, Editor's Pick, EssaySaturday, Interviews

The Current State of Book Banning in America

As the 2024 U.S. elections approach, the issue of book banning has evolved from a cultural flashpoint into a battleground for democracy. With censorship at an all-time high, particularly targeting ...

by Eric Akoto • September 14, 2024September 14, 2024

Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, podcast, Poetry, Translations

BREAKING BORDERS | POEMS

Experience the evocative poetry of Natalia Toledo, presented in Zapotec, Spanish, and English. These poems explore themes of boundaries, migration, and sacred places. Translated by Diego Gómez Pickering, they offer ...

by Natalia Toledo • June 26, 2024June 26, 2024

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8 Horror Books to Read

As summer’s heat intensifies and the nights become warm and muggy, there’s no better time to immerse yourself in some chilling horror fiction. Here are eight highly anticipated titles set ...

by Eric Akoto • June 17, 2024September 14, 2024

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Motels and Past Roads

Remember the problem Norman Bates had at the beginning of Psycho? The Bates Motel was usually vacant. Continue Reading Motels and Past Roads

by Litro Magazine • June 9, 2024June 9, 2024

Petersen’s Ghosts

They kiss, they cry, they dance, they drink. Suited and beautiful, cackling while in states of undress, chewed up and wrung out. Each photo offers a wonderfully tense dichotomy, and ...

by Litro Magazine • June 9, 2024June 9, 2024

Editor's Pick, Fiction, short story, Writing Fuel

Tomato

It was two perhaps three hours before she straightened up to get her breath back and started back with a yelp – a large fox was crouching on the roof ...

by sarahdavies • May 13, 2024May 13, 2024

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FOR CONSUELO

Amidst unfamiliar streets and wary faces, the echo of past grievances resonates deeper than the laughter of reunion. Continue Reading FOR CONSUELO

by Karen Regen Tuero • May 6, 2024May 6, 2024

Rialto Rendezvous

From the chaotic buzz of tourists to the serene rhythm of the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge, with its mismatched elegance, stands as a complex icon of Venice, embraced and ...

by Litro Magazine • May 2, 2024May 2, 2024

Hometown in Accent

Her heart racing, she reached out to help the old woman, her cries a haunting echo of unresolved family histories and the pain of separation, right outside her window. ...

by Xie Hong • May 2, 2024May 2, 2024

Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, Essays

Havana’s Gas Guzzling American Classic Cars

Every Cuban guidebook has a gas-guzzling American 1950s classic car on its cover, a symbol of an era when Cuba and the United States were friends and now, a vivid ...

by Litro • May 2, 2024May 2, 2024

Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, Travel&Lifestyle

Road Trip in Serbia: Yes or No

It seemed the whole world, in this case, Serbia, was against us, yet every mile unfolded a new chapter of adventure and beauty. Continue Reading Road Trip in ...

by Tara Goldsmith • April 27, 2024April 27, 2024