Daniel M. Lavery on the Reckless Optimism of Advice Columnists

Daniel M. Lavery on the Reckless Optimism of Advice Columnists

“The letter-writer is free to cheerfully ignore the advice columnist.”

By Daniel M. Lavery | April 4, 2023

Viet Thanh Nguyen on the Cover of His New Memoir

Viet Thanh Nguyen on the Cover of His New Memoir

“It often feels like a cover designer I have not met has captured some dimension of the book I have not been aware.”

By Viet Thanh Nguyen | April 4, 2023

Anthony Chin-Quee on How Giving Up His Successful Career in Medicine “Saved” Him

Anthony Chin-Quee on How Giving Up His Successful Career in Medicine “Saved” Him

In Conversation with Andrew Keen on Keen On

By Keen On | April 4, 2023

Sally Bedell Smith on the 20th-Century Royal Marriage That Saved the British Monarchy

Sally Bedell Smith on the 20th-Century Royal Marriage That Saved the British Monarchy

In Conversation with Andrew Keen on Keen On

By Keen On | April 4, 2023

The Revolutionary Power of Palestinian Theater

The Revolutionary Power of Palestinian Theater

Isabella Hammad Reflects on How Art Can Still Effect Change

By Isabella Hammad | April 4, 2023

On <em>Songs for Drella</em> and the Paradox of Andy Warhol’s Art

On Songs for Drella and the Paradox of Andy Warhol’s Art

From the Lit Century Podcast with Catherine Nichols

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James Patterson has questions about the provenance of the NYT bestseller list.

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Clint Smith: “What Does it Mean to Carry Wonder and Despair in Your Body at the Same Time?”

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In Conversation with Mitzi Rapkin on the First Draft Podcast

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The Beauty of the Trans Body: Building a World to Feel Safe In

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Rafael Frumkin on the Legacy—and Bravery—of Queer Elders

By Rafael Frumkin | April 3, 2023

Writing History Showed Me a New Way to View Climate Change

Writing History Showed Me a New Way to View Climate Change

Christopher de Bellaigue on the Flaws in Our Contemporary Climate Behavior

By Christopher de Bellaigue | April 3, 2023

Boyce Upholt: What Do Our Monuments Say About Who We Are?

Boyce Upholt: What Do Our Monuments Say About Who We Are?

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Fabio Pusterla on Discovering a Lifelong Love of Poetry

Fabio Pusterla on Discovering a Lifelong Love of Poetry

“I felt as though I’d found a language and voice capable of articulating my inner life.”

By Fabio Pusterla and Will Schutt | April 3, 2023

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