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WTF is Steve reading on <em> Sex and the City</em>?

WTF is Steve reading on Sex and the City?

A character theory in four texts.

By Brittany Allen | September 23, 2024

Meet the writer who added “lol” to the end of every sentence of <em>In Search of Lost Time.</em>

Meet the writer who added “lol” to the end of every sentence of In Search of Lost Time.

By James Folta | September 17, 2024

What to do about that embarrassing Deathly Hallows tattoo.

What to do about that embarrassing Deathly Hallows tattoo.

By Brittany Allen | September 12, 2024

Humanity’s Strangest Language: On the Joys of Translating Math

Humanity’s Strangest Language: On the Joys of Translating Math

Ben Orlin Considers New Ways to Think About—and Have Fun With—Numbers, Variables and Equations

By Ben Orlin | September 5, 2024

Spammy political fundraising texts from fictional characters.

Spammy political fundraising texts from fictional characters.

By James Folta | September 4, 2024

Seven literary(ish) Substacks you should subscribe to, stat.

Seven literary(ish) Substacks you should subscribe to, stat.

By Brittany Allen | August 30, 2024

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The pros and cons of dating a writer.

By James Folta | August 21, 2024

Putting the “Fun" in “Funeral.” Or, Why Death Shouldn’t Always Be So Sad

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Good media news! The Onion is back in print.

By James Folta | August 16, 2024

The first lines of 10 classic novels, updated for the hottest days of summer.

The first lines of 10 classic novels, updated for the hottest days of summer.

By James Folta | August 14, 2024

When should you admit you hate a book? (A flowchart)

When should you admit you hate a book? (A flowchart)

By James Folta | August 7, 2024

What to read next, based on the texts you’re sending about the Olympics.

What to read next, based on the texts you’re sending about the Olympics.

By James Folta | August 1, 2024

Where are they now? Catching up with your favorite children's book protagonists.

Where are they now? Catching up with your favorite children's book protagonists.

By Brittany Allen | July 29, 2024

Cool merch for classic novels.

Cool merch for classic novels.

By James Folta | July 24, 2024

How to pick the perfect book to read on a plane.

How to pick the perfect book to read on a plane.

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So long, #SmutWeek. Time to celebrate pious fiction with #NunDay.

So long, #SmutWeek. Time to celebrate pious fiction with #NunDay.

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