The failures of Kathryn Bigelow’s film undercut the fullness, complexity, and beauty of Detroit.
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Harry Potter and the Long-Term Global Impact
J.K. Rowling’s first book was published 20 years ago today. Did it create better readers, or just more of them?
A Celebration of Rafael Nadal, the ‘King of Clay’
Rafa Nadal won his 11th French Open title on Sunday. A look back at his career.
Between Life and Death, There’s San Francisco: A Reading List
The Golden Gate Bridge has long embodied the contradictions of the city it overlooks: ambition, connection, innovation, a beginning and an end.
The Best Longreads From Trump’s First 100 Days
After an exhausting first few weeks, the media dug in for the long fight ahead.
The 2017 James Beard Award Winners: A Reading List
Congrats to all the winners of the 2017 James Beard awards.
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Our top stories of the week, as chosen by the editors at Longreads.
The 2017 National Magazine Award Winners: A Reading List
While the big titles, like New York, ESPN the Magazine, and the New York Times Magazine, held sway in several categories, there were some stunners among the honors, including Huffington Post Highline, Pacific Standard, California Sunday Magazine, and Eater. Mother Jones won the Ellie for “Magazine of the Year.”
The 2017 National Magazine Award Winners: A Reading List
Congrats to this year’s winners!
The 2017 National Magazine Award Winners: A Reading List
Congrats to this year’s winners!
