“Las Vegas’s death investigators witnessed the atrocities of the Route 91 shooting, then had to grapple with the difficult task of healing themselves.” Editor’s note: This story was published in partnership with GQ.
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No One Knows Why Gunshots Are Terrorizing the Malibu Mountains
Dead bodies, shots fired at passing cars, rumors of a survivalist carrying a rifle — what is happening around Malibu Creek State Park, and did police capture the right suspect?
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This week, we’re sharing stories from Brian M. Rosenthal, Katelyn Burns, Chris Ip, Wendy S. Walters, and Nathaniel Penn.
It’s All In the Wrist (and the Blatant Lying)
In these troubling economic times, you can’t amass a giant art collection without robbing a few hundred museums any more.
Longreads Best of 2020: Essays
A small sampling of standout essays published this year.
Why Must We Tarnish the Glittering Legacy of Italo Disco with Petty Squabbles
There’s no “I” in “Disco.” Oh wait, yes there is. This is why we can’t have nice things.
Musicians Come Clean on How They Live, Create, and Thrive While Sober
Chris Heath at GQ interviews nine sober musicians on thriving creatively.
Longreads Best of 2020: Writing on COVID-19
Our top story picks in COVID-19 reporting this year.
Cryin’, Dyin’, or Goin’ Somewhere: A Country Music Reading List
Although the sound of the music has changed, country’s themes have endured.
Longreads Best of 2019: Profiles
We asked writers and editors to choose some of their favorite stories of the year in various categories. Here is the best in profiles.

