A reading list on mazes and labyrinths.
Longreads
Kohlrabi Problems
This is how it goes sometimes. The goods arrive, and we don’t always know what to make of them.
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
In this edition: the cuckoo’s nest, fruitful work, keys and locks, commander in fief; perfect sound forever, and more.
Making Meaning, One Step at a Time: A Conversation with Earl Swift
Strong pacing and flow gets your reader to the finish line. The author of Up On Cove Mountain explains why they’re so important.
To See and Be Seen
Stories about free play, Shetland populism, an ostrich cull, tending friendships, and more.
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Showcasing stories from J.B. MacKinnon, Daniel Kolitz, Daniel Shailer, Justin Neuman, and Hanif Abdurraqib.
Crafting Moments that Linger
ESPN writer Roberto José Andrade Franco answers The Longreads Questionnaire.
The Longreads Questionnaire, Featuring Roberto José Andrade Franco
The ESPN writer tells us what feels like home, the best gift he’s ever received, and the Esquire read he can’t stop thinking about.
The True Cost of Sweaty Fries
Choosing convenience over quality comes with compromise.
Eating Alone
Soggy fries, ghost kitchens, and a $19 bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich: what we’ve actually gained on the path to convenience.
