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Best of 2020

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Longreads Best of 2020: Investigative Reporting

by Cheri Lucas Rowlands December 21, 2020October 13, 2022

Our top picks for investigative journalism this year.

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Longreads Best of 2020: Essays

by Cheri Lucas Rowlands December 18, 2020October 13, 2022

A small sampling of standout essays published this year.

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Longreads Best of 2020: Profiles

by Krista Stevens December 17, 2020October 13, 2022

Here’s a selection of profiles that resonated with us this year.

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Longreads Best of 2020: Arts and Culture

by Cheri Lucas Rowlands December 16, 2020October 13, 2022

Our top editors’ picks in arts and culture writing this year.

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Longreads Best of 2020: Science and Nature

by Carolyn Wells December 15, 2020October 13, 2022

Our top picks in science and nature stories for 2020.

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Longreads Best of 2020: Writing on COVID-19

by Cheri Lucas Rowlands December 14, 2020October 13, 2022

Our top story picks in COVID-19 reporting this year.

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Longreads Best of 2020: Sports and Games

by Krista Stevens December 11, 2020October 13, 2022

With leagues across the world undergoing cancellations for much of the year, 2020 has been an interesting one in the world of sports. Here are some stories that resonated with us.

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Longreads Best of 2020: Music Writing

by Krista Stevens December 10, 2020October 13, 2022

Music has been a salve this year, helping us cope with the myriad challenges that 2020 brought. Here are some favorite pieces of music writing we picked in 2020.

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Longreads Best of 2020: Food

by Carolyn Wells December 9, 2020October 13, 2022

Our top picks in food writing for 2020.

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Longreads Best of 2020: Business Writing

by Cheri Lucas Rowlands December 8, 2020October 13, 2022

Our top story picks in business writing this year.

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