Lit Hub Daily: October 2, 2026

Article continues after advertisementVideo 101/1 Skip Ad Continue watching after the adVisit Advertiser websiteGO TO PAGE How the American Media Manipulated the Public to Support War in Iraq “You Have to Love It.” Brittany Cavallaro on Writing for Young Adults How Jimmy Stewart in _It’s a Wonderful Life_ Embodies the Best of America What Happens When Humans Show Up: On the Ecosystem Beneath Our Feet If you buy books linked on our site, Lit Hub may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. In return for your contribution, you'll get an ad-free site, book picks, and our classic Joan Didion tote bag. Most importantly, you'll keep independent book coverage alive.