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The Art of Dying
In this long, kitchen-sink essay, long-time New Yorker writer and art critic Peter Schjeldahl reveals that he is dying of lung cancer. He poignantly looks back at his life and career, and his history as a smoker.
Posted inNonfiction, Top 5
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This week, we’re sharing stories from Michael Barajas, Evan Ratliff, Andrew Mckirdy, Raffi Khatchadourian, and Agnes Callard.
Posted inCommentary, Current Events, Discussions, Podcasts
Editor’s Roundtable: Democracy Needs Healing Crystals
Longreads editors discuss stories in The New Yorker, The Guardian, and Politico.
Posted inArts & Culture, Nonfiction, Quote Posts, Quotes
Thou Shalt Not Mess With a Mom in a “Mamacita Needs a Margarita” Sweater
“This mom runs on caffeine, wine, and Amazon Prime” is a funny t-shirt slogan, but there is a serious social phenomenon behind it.
Posted inCommentary, Current Events, Discussions, Podcasts
Editor’s Roundtable: Time Well Spent (Podcast)
Longreads editors discuss stories in Jezebel, Governing, and The New Yorker.
Posted inCommentary, Current Events, Discussions, Podcasts
Editor’s Roundtable: Climate of the Future, Music of the Past
Longreads editors discuss stories in Miami New Times, The New Yorker, 5280 Magazine, and The Believer.
Posted inEssays & Criticism, Highlight, Quote Posts, Quotes
What Hockey Gives and What Hockey Takes Away
Hockey is good for the heart and soul, but treacherous for the brain.
Posted inEditor's Pick
The New York You Once Knew Is Gone. The One You Loved Remains.
In this pandemic-inspired variation on the Goodbye to All That essay, Glynnis MacNicol writes about what it’s like to have stayed in the current ghost town version of New York City when so many other New Yorkers have departed for greener pastures, and considers the city’s, and city-dwellers’ history of resilience through hard times.
Posted inCommentary, Current Events, Discussions, Podcasts
Editor’s Roundtable: Smiles, Lies, and Promise (Podcast)
Longreads editors discuss stories in Gay Magazine, The New Yorker, and Topic.
