The Ladies of Llangollen fell in love, ran away together, and lived a scholarly life of “delicious seclusion” — secluded, that is, except for all the visitors.
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An Interview with ‘Call Me By Your Name’ Author André Aciman
The author on his writing process and what it was like to watch a film based on one of his books.
Recovering My Fifth Sense
Kavita Das recalls learning to self-advocate as a patient with a cleft palate — and as a child in a family full of doctors.
Recovering My Fifth Sense
Kavita Das recalls learning to self-advocate as a patient with a cleft palate — and as a child in a family full of doctors.
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.
Forgotten Women Writers: A Reading List
Kate Gavino shares five stories about forgotten women authors, from Anita Brookner to Nancy Mitford.
The Restless Ghosts of Baiersdorf
A small German town is haunted by its Jewish legacy and antisemitic past.
James Salter on Writing and the Open Road
The author’s 1992 interview with poet Edward Hirsch.
Judging Books By Their Covers
Jason Diamond analyzes his obsession with Vintage Contemporaries paperbacks from the 80s.
Longreads Best of 2016: Under-Recognized Stories
We asked a few writers and editors to choose some of their favorite stories of the year in various categories. Here, the best in under-recognized stories.
