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And the prize for oddest book title of the year goes to . . .

And the prize for oddest book title of the year goes to . . .

By Walker Caplan | December 1, 2020

What It's Like to Work As a Historical Advisor for <em>Call of Duty</em>

What It's Like to Work As a Historical Advisor for Call of Duty

From the We Have Ways of Making You Talk Podcast

By We Have Ways of Making You Talk | November 27, 2020

A Handbook for Our Times: The Elements of Stress

A Handbook for Our Times: The Elements of Stress

"Maybe you should work from someone else's home."

By Bob Eckstein | November 19, 2020

In Which a Cat Narrates Feline History in the Age of European Conquest

In Which a Cat Narrates Feline History in the Age of European Conquest

As Dictated to Paul Koudounaris by Baba

By Paul Koudounaris | November 13, 2020

Five Audiobooks That Might Be Good For a Laugh This Week

Five Audiobooks That Might Be Good For a Laugh This Week

James Tate Hill with the Recommendations We Need

By James Tate Hill | November 11, 2020

David Sedaris Is Over Readers Calling His Family Dysfunctional

David Sedaris Is Over Readers Calling His Family Dysfunctional

In Conversation with Maris Kreizman on The Maris Review Podcast

By The Maris Review | November 4, 2020

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Baba Yaga Will Answer Your Questions About Life, Love, and Belonging

By Taisia Kitaiskaia | October 28, 2020

On Bill Buckner's Greatest Catch (with a Little Help from Larry David)

By Abby Ellin | October 8, 2020

Why We Can't Stop Loving the Most Troublesome Pets

By Matt Sumell | October 5, 2020

A writer's retreat in Tokyo will treat you like a Real Author, deadlines, nosy editors, and all.

A writer's retreat in Tokyo will treat you like a Real Author, deadlines, nosy editors, and all.

By Aaron Robertson | August 27, 2020

On the Lowest Moment of My Career in Education

On the Lowest Moment of My Career in Education

Shannon Reed: When Teaching Goes Awry, Humor Helps

By Shannon Reed | July 1, 2020

Diary of a Scottish Bookseller

Diary of a Scottish Bookseller

Shaun Bythell Recounts Life in Scotland's Largest Used Bookstore

By Shaun Bythell | June 22, 2020

Gore Vidal mastered the art of the burn.

Gore Vidal mastered the art of the burn.

By Aaron Robertson | June 15, 2020

<em>Red Dead Redemption 2</em>’s Arthur Morgan binge-reads the books of the Van der Linde Gang.

Red Dead Redemption 2’s Arthur Morgan binge-reads the books of the Van der Linde Gang.

By Arthur Morgan | May 26, 2020

Raymond Carver explains your health insurance coverage.

Raymond Carver explains your health insurance coverage.

By Jessie Gaynor | May 26, 2020

Michael Arceneaux on the Value of Exposure and Living<br> Gig to Gig

Michael Arceneaux on the Value of Exposure and Living
Gig to Gig

When the Spotlight Is On You, You'd Better Milk It

By Michael Arceneaux | May 7, 2020

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