Summer 2023

Dante's 14th-century Divine Comedy has inspired years of infernal art, and a curator shares how these hellish scenes resonate amidst a time of upheaval. The Library of Congress debuts a wondrous artists books collection. The 150th anniversary of author Willa Cathers birth is commemorated. An exploration of some little-known bibliophile biographies. Plus: lively looks at the history of menus, Sherlock Holmes collecting, and more.