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Longreads Best of 2017: Local Reporting

by Longreads December 31, 2017October 19, 2022

We asked writers and editors to choose some of their favorite stories of the year in various categories. Here is the best in local reporting.

Posted inArts & Culture

Longreads Best of 2017: Under-Recognized Stories

by Longreads December 29, 2017October 19, 2022

Here are the best stories we thought deserved more attention this year.

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Longreads Best of 2017: Crime Reporting

by Longreads December 29, 2017October 19, 2022

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

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The 25 Most Popular Longreads Exclusives of 2017

by Longreads December 29, 2017October 19, 2022

The personal essays, original reporting, and collaborations that were our most-read stories of the year.

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Longreads Best of 2017: Science, Technology, and Business Writing

by Longreads December 27, 2017October 19, 2022

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

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Longreads Best of 2017: Political Writing

by Longreads December 26, 2017October 19, 2022

We asked writers and editors to choose some of their favorite stories of the year in various categories. Here is the best in political writing.

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Longreads Best of 2017: Essays

by Longreads December 21, 2017October 19, 2022

We asked writers and editors to choose some of their favorite stories of the year in various categories. Here is the best in essays.

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Longreads Best of 2017: Arts & Culture Writing

by Longreads December 19, 2017October 19, 2022

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

Posted inArts & Culture

Longreads Best of 2017: Profile Writing

by Longreads December 18, 2017October 19, 2022

We asked writers and editors to choose some of their favorite stories of the year in various categories. Here is the best in profile writing.

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Longreads Best of 2017: Investigative Reporting

by Longreads December 15, 2017October 19, 2022

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

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