Lit Hub Daily: August 25, 2026

Literary Hub's daily digest for August 25th marks the anniversary of Friedrich Nietzsche's death in 1900, and highlights a piece on how new data centers are threatening the natural beauty of West Virginia's Canaan Valley. The roundup also features essays on Christian nationalism, new book releases from authors like Rachel Cusk and Liane Moriarty, and a look at how deepfakes are haunting educators. It's a typical day of literary breadth, from poetry to politics.

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