Every story we selected for the number five slot in our weekly newsletter, in a handy digest.
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Poets in the Machine
Why does the literary world still hold online writing at arm’s length?
Posted inNonfiction, Top 5
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This week, we’re sharing stories from Jill McCabe Johnson, Stacey Anderson, Megan Pillow, Barry Blanchard, and Elizabeth Rush.
Posted inFeature
The Lessons of Lore
Ghost stories reveal our collective anxieties amid times of change.
Posted inFeature
Insatiable: A Life Without Eating
When my Crohn’s disease took away food, it took what it means to be human.
Posted inStory
Ten Outstanding Stories to Read in 2023
Ten hand-picked short stories to kick off your year in reading.
Posted inFeature
Best of 2024: All Our Number Five Story Picks
Every story that appeared in the number five slot in our Weekly Top 5, all in one place.
Posted inFeature
I Think I’m Going to Be Sick
The ride technology at amusement parks has become more sophisticated. For ride-goers prone to motion sickness, the outcome can be messy.
