THE JOHN UPDIKE SOCIETY

Updike collectors take note: The extensive collection of Michael Broomfield (of Broomfield & De Bellis bibliography fame) is for sale, item-by-item, from Clouds Hill Books in Montclair, N.J. Whether you’re looking to add an item to your collection, buy something … Continue reading →

In an April 4, 2025 post for The Wall Street Journal, Craig Brown (Q: A Voyage Around the Queen) revealed his choice for the five best books to tackle the subject of fame. Topping the list was David Kinney’s The Dylanologists, … Continue reading →

We received the following note and accompanying materials from Michael Updike, who notes that the bags that Paul Moran famously hauled away from his father’s Beverly Farms curbside contained much more than trash, and offers an important donation if Moran … Continue reading →

There haven’t been many Grinches or Scrooges or shouts of “Bah Humbug” this holiday season, but Entertainment Weekly has offered the next best thing: “‘Tis (Not) The Season: Top Five Anti-Holiday Reads.” Updike has been making a lot of “best” … Continue reading →

John Updike has made another list, but this time it’s a worst, rather than a best list. His piece on “A Desert Encounter” was rated #5 on “The 10 Worst New Yorker #Longreads.” 5. “A Desert Encounter,” John Updike The New Yorker … Continue reading →