This week, we’re sharing stories from Steve Kolowich; Stephanie Clifford and Jessica Silver-Greenberg; Taffy Brodesser-Akner; Carolyn Murnick;Â and Jamie Lauren Keiles.
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The Lonely Life of a Pro Basketball Player
While playing basketball for eight years in six countries, Jackson Vroman was outgoing and personable, which is why his death in 2015 is even harder to comprehend.
Posted inArts & Culture, Essays & Criticism, Nonfiction, Quotes
Tennessee Williams’ Catastrophe of Success
Fame turned the playwright into a “public Somebody” overnight — a crisis that landed him in the hospital.
Posted inNonfiction, Quotes
Alexander Chee on Rediscovering Art for Pleasure in Greece
The author sketches his way around Sifnos, capturing memories Moleskine notebook.
Posted inArts & Culture, Nonfiction, Quotes
The New Age of Anxiety
W.H. Auden named it 70 years ago, and our latest age of anxiety is one of Xanax, fidget spinners, and constant swiping.
Posted inBlog Post
Why Quotas Still Don’t Work for Journalism
Quotas allow superiors to blame failure on subordinates and take credit for success.
Posted inCurrent Events, Quotes
Chelsea Manning Stays in the Picture
The New York Times styles Manning for her first profile—but she’s already in charge of her own image.
Posted inBlog Post, Current Events, Media, Nonfiction
For the New York Times, a Bittersweet Ending for its Public Editor Role
The publisher of the New York Times announced that the position of public editor is being eliminated. We look back at its history.
Posted inNonfiction, Top 5
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
This week, we’re sharing stories from Alec MacGillis, Justin Heckert, Peter Vigneron, Michael Lista, and Anthony Breznican.
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A Personal Odyssey Through Florida’s Varied Regions
Jason Diamond road trips from Jacksonville to Key West trying to get a handle on the state where much of his family has settled.