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Best of 2016

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Our Favorite Words Of 2016

by Carrie Frye January 12, 2017October 13, 2022

From akasha to kompromat, a guide to the words we learned in 2016.

Posted inNonfiction

Longreads Best of 2016: Under-Recognized Stories

by Longreads December 21, 2016October 20, 2022

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.

Posted inNonfiction

Longreads Best of 2016: Business & Tech Reporting

by Longreads December 21, 2016October 20, 2022

We asked a few writers and editors to choose some of their favorite stories of the year in various categories. Here, the best in business and tech reporting.

Posted inNonfiction

Longreads Best of 2016: Investigative Reporting

by Longreads December 20, 2016October 20, 2022

We asked a few writers and editors to choose some of their favorite stories of the year in various categories. Here, the best in investigative reporting

Posted inNonfiction

Longreads Best of 2016: Science Writing

by Longreads December 20, 2016October 20, 2022

We asked a few writers and editors to choose some of their favorite stories of the year in various categories. Here, the best in science writing.

Posted inNonfiction

Longreads Best of 2016: Political Analysis

by Longreads December 19, 2016October 20, 2022

We asked a few writers and editors to choose some of their favorite stories of the year in various categories. Here, the best in political analysis.

Posted inNonfiction, Reading List

Longreads Best of 2016: Arts & Culture Writing

by Longreads December 19, 2016October 20, 2022

We asked a few writers and editors to choose some of their favorite stories of the year in various categories. Here, the best in arts and culture writing.

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Longreads Best of 2016: Food Writing

by Longreads December 16, 2016October 20, 2022

We asked a few writers and editors to choose some of their favorite stories of the year in various categories. Here, the best in food writing.

Posted inNonfiction, Reading List

Longreads Best of 2016: Sports Writing

by Longreads December 16, 2016October 20, 2022

We asked a few writers and editors to choose some of their favorite stories of the year in various categories. Here, the best in sports writing.

Posted inNonfiction, Reading List

Longreads Best of 2016: Crime Reporting

by Longreads December 15, 2016October 20, 2022

We asked a few writers and editors to choose some of their favorite stories of the year in various categories. Here, the best in crime reporting.

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