Dolly Parton is officially writing a novel, with a little help from James Patterson.

Dolly Parton is officially writing a novel, with a little help from James Patterson.

By Walker Caplan | August 11, 2021

A new study shows that girls write fewer female characters as they get older.

A new study shows that girls write fewer female characters as they get older.

By Walker Caplan | August 11, 2021

Hateful Fictions: Siri Hustvedt on the Weaponization of Free Speech

Hateful Fictions: Siri Hustvedt on the Weaponization of Free Speech

“Hate speech renders dialogue impossible.”

By Siri Hustvedt | August 11, 2021

On Bafflement: Reflections on Marilynne Robinson and the Theology of Skateboarding

On Bafflement: Reflections on Marilynne Robinson and the Theology of Skateboarding

Kyle Beachy Digs Into the Mysteries of Existence

By Kyle Beachy | August 11, 2021

How to Say Goodbye: Cecily Strong’s Eulogy For Her Beloved Cousin Owen

How to Say Goodbye: Cecily Strong’s Eulogy For Her Beloved Cousin Owen

The Saturday Night Live Cast Member Honors the Joyous Life of a Late Family Member

By Cecily Strong | August 11, 2021

Women’s Memoirs at the Intersection of Chronic Illness, Mental Illness, Addiction, and Trauma

Women’s Memoirs at the Intersection of Chronic Illness, Mental Illness, Addiction, and Trauma

Eleanor Henderson Recommends Work by Meri Nana-Ama Danquah, Sarah Manguso, and More

By Eleanor Henderson | August 11, 2021

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Thereness on the Outer Banks: On Landscape in Literature

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Remembering the Artists Who Were Among the Early Victims of Nazi Death Camps

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What is This Music? “Drill Isn’t a Genre, It’s an Aesthetic Stance.”

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Emily Oster: In Praise of Parenting with Data

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In Conversation with Andrew Keen on Keen On

By Keen On | August 11, 2021

After a month of major controversies, the American Booksellers Association has responded.

After a month of major controversies, the American Booksellers Association has responded.

By Walker Caplan | August 10, 2021

A new poll shows that most readers organize their bookshelves . . . completely randomly.

A new poll shows that most readers organize their bookshelves . . . completely randomly.

By Walker Caplan | August 10, 2021

Take a look at Tove Jansson’s illustrations for a Swedish edition of <em>The Hobbit</em>.

Take a look at Tove Jansson’s illustrations for a Swedish edition of The Hobbit.

By Walker Caplan | August 10, 2021

Every book Audrey Hope reads in the <em>Gossip Girl</em> reboot (so far).

Every book Audrey Hope reads in the Gossip Girl reboot (so far).

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The White Christian Nationalism Behind the Worst Terrorist Attack in American History

The White Christian Nationalism Behind the Worst Terrorist Attack in American History

Spencer Ackerman on the Oklahoma City Bombing and the Media’s Islamophobic Response

By Spencer Ackerman | August 10, 2021

Matthew Zachary on How to Make Healthcare Suck Less

Matthew Zachary on How to Make Healthcare Suck Less

In Conversation with Andrew Keen on Keen On

By Keen On | August 10, 2021

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