Welcome to The Hottest Literati Every month, we choose one cool artist from anywhere in the world to highlight and to support. The August 2026 Hottest Literati is... Chris Jesu Lee He is a... New York-based writer and lawyer, who is currently revising his first novel. He writes regularly on his Substack, Salieri Redemption, and has been published in The Believer, The Cleveland Review of Books, Current Affairs, and The Metropolitan Review. What's coming this month Next week, w

Hi all! My name is Michaela and I grew up in Oakland, California, and recently moved back after spending two years in Spain. Hit me up if you have a thing for women's coming of age stories, want to exchange manuscripts, or get a coffee at Baker & Commons. Musts side by side reading time vent session with the besties and/or mom hardcore, messy, sweaty, drunk dance sesh cigarette at the airport when you are leaving a place (I'm sentimental!) dramatic and impulsive hair changes

My name is Shanice and I was born and raised in Barbados. I want my running toward my desires to make my forbearers nod their heads in understanding. Musts protein some silence! music/a good singing session wining this waist a fascinating book Loves waffles a sinuous Mugler piece! a sickening stilleto clarity speaking to friends architecture good company bananas Hates people repeating themselves repeating tasks uncomfortable everyday shoes Cat urine (omgggg) (esp when they s

Hey! My name is Julia Francis. I was born in the lovely state of Massachusetts, where I have lived my whole life so far except for a few solo sidequests. I was raised on fresh air, dirt, library books, and 70s and 80s music. I have always loved pursuing a thousand different creative projects and thrive on coffee, interesting conversations, and going barefoot in the grass. Musts Used paperbacks Houseplants Coconut body wash Moving my body in the morning Connecting with nature

I'm Joe deLannoy I'm from Salt Lake City, Utah. I am 27 years old and I'm a first year Medical Student! I'd self identify as a fun person who is curious and loves to learn. I can be a bit stoic at times but that's something I'm working on. Musts YouTube Premium Hot tea in the morning (Mate usually I love Playadito or Rosamonte) Working out Reading a sad book Chicken Curry Loves Long walks One Piece making new friends Puerto Rico Pollo Guisado Arsenal FC Hates Mushrooms Golf (