“We could all use a little silence, a little levity. To that end, and with the peak of summer upon us, I’ve pulled together some of my favorite longreads that remind you of the joy it is to be human, even in this increasingly inhumane world.” Last week, I was on a sun lounger on […]
On finding joy in the writing process, embracing friction, and developing your voice.
Six stories on the shady side of scholarship.
Five notable personal essays published this year, on friendship, loss, war, endings, and metaphors.
Seven stories that celebrate the surprising influence of a humble dessert.
We know that the act of measuring changes what is measured. Might it change us measurers, too?
Our list of some of the great reported essays published this year includes reads on grief, veganism, the geology of Mexico City, and British real estate.
Ghost stories reveal our collective anxieties amid times of change.
The Academy Awards aren’t just about recognition — they’re about an ever-evolving industry in an ever-evolving society.
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