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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Showcasing stories from Chelsea Kirk; Tracie White; Timothy White; Jonathan Farmer and A.O. Scott; and Ellen Cushing.
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The Art of the Steal
The Social Register was a who’s who of America’s rich and powerful—the heirs of robber barons, scions of political dynasties, and descendants of Mayflower passengers. It was also the perfect hit list for the country’s hardest-working art thief.
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A Water Obsession and Our Weekly Top 5
“The majority of home water use takes place in the bathroom, so that’s where I started. I scaled back my showers to once a week and only flushed the toilet when the need was overwhelming. I wandered my dark little apartment doing calculations on a loop. How many gallons of water does the Livingston faucet […]
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On (the) Sublime
When we reach for our limits, what is it that we ultimately grasp?
Posted inEssays & Criticism
Poets in the Machine
Why does the literary world still hold online writing at arm’s length?
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I Remember Arthur
A writer examines his own depression and suicidal ideation after losing an enigmatic friend and a deeply personal book draft.
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Best of 2024: All Our Number Five Story Picks
Every story that appeared in the number five slot in our Weekly Top 5, all in one place.
Posted inArts & Culture, Current Events, Essays & Criticism, Nonfiction, Sports, Story
Be a Good Sport
Competitive sports can mean professional and financial success — if they don’t compromise your mental health first. ‘Cheer’ and ‘Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez’ show how athletics can hurt as much as they can heal.
Posted inReading List
The Power and Business of Hip-Hop: A Reading List on an American Art Form
Stories of hip-hop’s genius, influence, struggle, and endurance.
