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Announcing Our 2025 Member Drive
It’s easy to think that thoughtful longform journalism is an endangered species. We refuse to believe that—and we need your help.
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Celebrating 13 Years of Longreads
Ten favorite Longreads originals, as selected by the editors.
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All the Stories Nominated for the 2022 National Magazine Awards
Consider this your reading list for the next few weeks.
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Calling All Writers: Pitch Us Your Essays
Do you have an idea for a Longreads essay? Now is the time to share it.
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Calling All Writers: Pitch Us Your Reading Lists
Got a great idea for a reading list? Pitch us.
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Announcing the 2021 Longreads Member Drive
Help fund the best stories on the web! As always, 100% of reader contributions funds work from writers, photographers, and illustrators from all around the world.
Posted inAnnouncements, Essays & Criticism, Food, Highlight, Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Sports
Nine Longreads Stories Recognized Across This Year’s ‘Best American’ and ‘Year’s Best’ Series
These essays and features across science, food, and sports are worth a read.