In this short story, the children of Chinese miners in the frontier West struggle to survive after their parents’ death.
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And How Much of These Hills Is Gold
In this short story, the children of Chinese miners in the frontier West struggle to survive after their parents’ death.
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Moved by Kim
Seth Davis Branitz had an awful suspicion he’d feel relieved when, some day, his very troubled brother would pass. He had no idea about the other ends it would rapidly bring with it.
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Moved by Kim
Seth Davis Branitz had an awful suspicion he’d feel relieved when, some day, his very troubled brother would pass. He had no idea about the other ends it would rapidly bring with it.
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Longreads Best of 2016: Under-Recognized Books
We asked our contributors to tell us about a few books they felt deserved more recognition in 2016. Here they are.
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The Story of ‘Ella and Louis,’ 60 Years Later
A century-defining album’s improbable genesis.
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The Story of ‘Ella and Louis,’ 60 Years Later
A century-defining album’s improbable genesis.
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The ‘Female Stuff’ of Hollywood Creative Meetings
Change rarely happens organically, and gender equality, in both Hollywood and the world at large, is the sort of issue that requires a forceful push by those who see the need for change. But the fact of the matter is, when it comes to the womaning-up of Hollywood, the people doing the pushing behind the […]
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When the Messiah Came to America, She Was a Woman
On the rise and fall of American utopia.
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Rainy Season
Two young sisters living in Thailand sneak off their diplomatic compound for a night of beauty and danger in this spellbinding short story.
