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Posted inAnnouncements, Reading List, Story, Writing

Celebrating 13 Years of Longreads

by Longreads April 21, 2022October 19, 2022

Ten favorite Longreads originals, as selected by the editors.

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Posted inAnnouncements, Nonfiction, Uncategorized

All the Stories Nominated for the 2022 National Magazine Awards

by Peter Rubin February 25, 2022October 19, 2022

Consider this your reading list for the next few weeks.

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Posted inAnnouncements, Featured, Nonfiction, Writing

Calling All Writers: Pitch Us Your Essays

by Longreads January 24, 2022October 19, 2022

Do you have an idea for a Longreads essay? Now is the time to share it.

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Posted inAnnouncements, Curation, Reading List, Writing

Calling All Writers: Pitch Us Your Reading Lists

by Longreads January 6, 2022October 19, 2022

Got a great idea for a reading list? Pitch us.

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Posted inAnnouncements

Announcing the 2021 Longreads Member Drive

by Peter Rubin December 1, 2021October 19, 2022

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

by Longreads October 13, 2021October 19, 2022

These essays and features across science, food, and sports are worth a read.

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