Tag: reading list

Jenny Diski died this morning at the age of 68. Here are nine stories celebrating Diski and her work.

Prince, the singer, songwriter, producer, and rock star, died on April 21 at the age of 57. Here are six stories about the legendary musician.

The 2016 Pulitzer Prizes winners have been announced.

I hope the following eight stories will be of use to you, to educate my cisgender readers and provide support and solidarity to my transgender siblings.

The James Beard Foundation announced the finalists for its 2016 food media awards last week, so it’s a great time to make a cup of tea and cozy up to some excellent food writing.

Stories about the importance and changing role of archiving—an oft-misunderstood or overlooked science.

Why does it often take decades, even centuries, for work by women to be “discovered” and appreciated?

Today’s spying relies on social media, surveillance, coercion and ambition.

Mallory Ortberg answers advice at Dear Prudence and is the co-founder of The Toast. Longreads asked her to tell us about her favorite advice columns.

Revel in all the feels with these 14 (get it?) essays and interviews.

The best stories of the week, as chosen by the editors of Longreads.

Six stories about the world of fitness.

Below, our favorite stories of the week. Kindle users, you can also get them as a Readlist. Sign up to receive this list free every Friday in your inbox. * * *

Here are five stories about the sociopolitics of stripping down.

In reading for this list, I discovered people who give freely, their generosity intertwined with thoughtfulness at best; carelessness, illness or guilt at worst.

The best stories of the week, as chosen by the editors of Longreads.

Below, our favorite stories of the week. Kindle users, you can also get them as a Readlist. Sign up to receive this list free every Friday in your inbox. * * *

Stories from Rolling Stone, The Atlantic, The New York Times, and more.

Here are six stories about the rock star who left a mark on music, fashion, and art.

Below is a guest post from Mumbai-based writer-filmmaker—and longtime #longreads contributor—Pravesh Bhardwaj (@AuteurPravesh).

Below, our favorite stories of the week. Kindle users, you can also get them as a Readlist. Sign up to receive this list free every Friday in your inbox. * * *

2015 was rough, and it feels right to start off 2016 on an optimistic, mystical note.

“We read to know that we are not alone,” so sayeth C.S. Lewis, via William Nicholson. I want you to know that this holiday season, you are not alone.

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

The best in investigative reporting.

The best in arts and culture writing.

The best in crime reporting.

Books that deserved more attention in 2015.

The best sportswriting in 2015.

Here are five people who influenced the world in powerful ways in 2015.