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Ditch
“He was always helping someone through something, even when he was barely holding on himself.”
Posted inThe Atavist Magazine
God’s Children
The Kerrs were devoted to one another and to their faith. But when one of their own rejected modern medicine, they faced a dire question: What if her children ever needed a doctor to save their lives?
Posted inEditor's Pick
Borstal Boys
“A personal history of the borstal in Britain: a century of incarcerated children.”
Posted inEditor's Pick
Swiftology: Taylor Swift Inspires KU Professor’s Teaching, Research
“What can millions of Swifties tell us about human community and pop culture? A KU sociology professor is finding out.”
Posted inEditor's Pick
Trance Is Back—and It’s No Joke
“With Y2K aesthetics back in vogue, and post-pandemic clubbers jonesing for a hit of euphoria, the much-maligned genre is making a comeback.”
Posted inTop 5
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This week we have stories from Christopher Johnston and Erin Quinlan, Dan McQuade, Crystal Wilkinson, Simon Akam, and Nicholson Baker.
Posted inEditor's Pick
This is Not an Escape Story
“At 15, Darlene Stubbs walked away from a polygamous cult—then discovered a new life and community through running.”
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Crafting Moments that Linger
ESPN writer Roberto José Andrade Franco answers The Longreads Questionnaire.
Posted inReading List
The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Reading List on Pop Concerts
It’s been a huge year for live music, so let’s take a tour.
