On Abe Lincoln and the Tragic Failure of Reconstruction

On Abe Lincoln and the Tragic Failure of Reconstruction

David S. Reynolds in Conversation with Andrew Keen on Keen On

By Keen On | October 6, 2020

Eric Weiner on the Geography of Genius

Eric Weiner on the Geography of Genius

From the New Books Network's Book of the Day Podcast

By New Books Network | October 6, 2020

Good news break: a new journal, <em>Air/Light</em>, has launched.

Good news break: a new journal, Air/Light, has launched.

By Rasheeda Saka | October 5, 2020

Ethan Hawke's new (autobiographical) novel is full of rage and sex and longing and despair.

Ethan Hawke's new (autobiographical) novel is full of rage and sex and longing and despair.

By Dan Sheehan | October 5, 2020

The 1951 adaptation of <em>Native Son</em> (starring Richard Wright) is a darkly satiric noir.

The 1951 adaptation of Native Son (starring Richard Wright) is a darkly satiric noir.

By Aaron Robertson | October 5, 2020

Here's the shortlist for the 2020 Scotiabank Giller Prize.

Here's the shortlist for the 2020 Scotiabank Giller Prize.

By Rasheeda Saka | October 5, 2020

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Fatima Bhutto on the New Kings of Pop Culture: Bollywood, Dizi, and K-Pop

By Underreported with Nicholas Lemann | October 5, 2020

From Indigenous Practices to Protecting Oceans: Climate Readings for October

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Creating the Fairy Tale Narrative of Donald Trump (Before Its Turn to Nightmare)

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Why We Can't Stop Loving the Most Troublesome Pets

Why We Can't Stop Loving the Most Troublesome Pets

Matt Sumell on Real Friendship and Living with "Grief Time Bombs"

By Matt Sumell | October 5, 2020

The Study of Economics Could Learn a Lot From Science Fiction

The Study of Economics Could Learn a Lot From Science Fiction

From Leaf Currencies to Gift Economies: A Reading List

By Saanya Jain | October 5, 2020

On Learning of My Autism While Trying to Finish a Novel

On Learning of My Autism While Trying to Finish a Novel

Madeleine Ryan Considers the Richness of Neurodiversity

By Madeleine Ryan | October 5, 2020

The Shape of His Stories: In Praise of Edward P. Jones

The Shape of His Stories: In Praise of Edward P. Jones

Elizabeth Poliner Returns to Three Stories in Lost in the City

By Elizabeth Poliner | October 5, 2020

When the US Became a Rogue State in the Middle East

When the US Became a Rogue State in the Middle East

Noam Chomsky on War with Iran, Both Covert and Overt

By David Barsamian | October 5, 2020

Your Week in Virtual Book Events, Oct. 5th-11th

Your Week in Virtual Book Events, Oct. 5th-11th

Featuring Readings on Art Activism, Black Masculinity, and More

By Kiki Nicole | October 5, 2020

<em>Language Keepers</em>: The Race Against Time to Save the Kawaiisu Language

Language Keepers: The Race Against Time to Save the Kawaiisu Language

A Six-Part Series From the Emergence Magazine Podcast

By Emergence Magazine | October 5, 2020

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