The editor of The Best Women’s Travel Writing series on curation, grief and levity, and the stories she hopes to read more of in the future.
Cheri Lucas Rowlands
Cheri has been an editor at Longreads since 2014.
For People with Misophonia, Everyday Noises Can Be Agony
“The neurophysiological disorder is characterized by a severe aversion to sound—and the struggle to convince others of the severity of that aversion.”
The Last Straw
“Inside the tiny community of English master thatchers, a fight is unfolding over a tradition that may not survive.”
How Austin’s Sandlot Baseball Scene Became a Magnet for Indie Rockers, Filmmakers, Designers, and Brands
“If you build it, they will come.”
The Cartoonist Who Mocked the Madness of Modernism
“With biting satire, Alan Dunn captured how 20th-century architectural trends left everyday Americans astonished, baffled, and enraged.”
Are There More Bunnies in Toronto?
“I never used to see rabbits in Toronto. Then they were everywhere. Then I lost my mind.”
Why Are Fish So Gay?
“A conversation about finding community in the aquatic.”
The Capybaras Aren’t All Right
“The internet’s favorite animal is facing a dark fate.”
Short Naps, Long Hours: How Autism Clinics Squeeze Medicaid Dollars Out of Preschoolers
“The industry has grown rapidly, straining state budgets. A focus on finances has led to overbilling, fraud and even harm.”
