The Ice Bucket challenge raised millions for ALS research, not to mention awareness about the disease: the motor neuron disorder, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, affects thousands of Americans. It’s also served as a reminder about the work that Tony Judt did to convey what it was like to live with ALS, in his […]
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A Liberated Woman: The Story of Margaret King
Inspired by her governess, the radical feminist philosopher Mary Wollstonecraft, Margaret King cast aside her immense privilege, cross-dressed as a man to go to medical school, and inspired a new generation of women to push against the rigid conventions of their era.
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Six James Beard Finalists You Might Have Missed: A Reading List
The James Beard Foundation announced the finalists for its 2016 food media awards last week, so it’s a great time to make a cup of tea and cozy up to some excellent food writing.
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Six James Beard Finalists You Might Have Missed: A Reading List
The James Beard Foundation announced the finalists for its 2016 food media awards last week, so it’s a great time to make a cup of tea and cozy up to some excellent food writing.
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The Invisible Forces Behind All of Our Decision-Making
Author Jonah Berger explains when and why we follow the herd.
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The Invisible Forces Behind All of Our Decision-Making
Author Jonah Berger explains when and why we follow the herd.
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‘The Artist’s Memory Is a Dangerous, Necessary Thing’
Memory is your greatest ally and your primary source material, because memory is your body as it was in the world and the world as it was and will be; memory is the people you have loved or wanted to love in the world, and what are we if not bodies filled with reminiscences about […]
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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Below, our favorite stories of the week. Kindle users, you can also get them as a Readlist. Sign up to receive this list free every Friday in your inbox. * * * 1. The New Face of Richard Norris Jeanne Marie Laskas | GQ | July 28, 2014 | 34 minutes (8,518 words) words) Richard […]
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James Patterson, Patron Saint of Literature
Mental Floss’ November issue focuses on all things books.
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Our Well-Regulated Militia
Is the conversation around guns in this country really about the right to bear arms?
