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Slippery, Slimy and Sublime: On Our Fascination with Eels

Ellen Ruppel Shell Goes Deep on the Cultural Life of the Anguillidae

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Boccaccio’s Modern Life: What The Decameron Reveals About Contemporary Anxiety

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Why Methane Removal Might Be Our Best Bet to Stop Rising Global Temperatures

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By Rob Jackson | August 5, 2024

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How Catalyst and Iskanchi Press Are Bringing African Writers’ Work to a Wider Audience

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By Jessica Powers | August 5, 2024

Should Humanity Pay the Ultimate Price For Its Crimes Against Nature?

Should Humanity Pay the Ultimate Price For Its Crimes Against Nature?

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The first US Book Prize judged entirely by incarcerated people has announced a winner.

The first US Book Prize judged entirely by incarcerated people has announced a winner.

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A Century of James Baldwin

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

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The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize has announced its 2024 longlist.

The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize has announced its 2024 longlist.

By Brittany Allen | August 1, 2024

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