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The Key to Democracy: A Century of Free Speech
Ian Rosenberg’s “The Fight for Free Speech” is a terrific introduction to the problem of freedom of speech in our society.
Paul FinkelmanJun 19, 2021
- Law
Write the Book You Want: A Conversation with Angie Cruz
Dominican American novelist Angie Cruz on the differences between history and fiction and the white bias of mainstream publishing.
Alex EspinozaJun 18, 2021
- Fiction
Kate Zambreno’s “To Write as if Already Dead” & Susan Bernofsky’s “Clairvoyant of the Small”
On this week’s show the hosts are joined Kate Zambreno and Susan Bernofsky, who have both written magisterial works about past literary masters.
LARB Radio HourJun 18, 2021
The Inflection Pointillists
Conjuring the image of an “inflection point” is a favored device among those who want us to believe that we are in the midst of a world-historic transformation.
Nicholas Agar, Stuart WhatleyJun 18, 2021
- Science & Technology
Creating a Literary Culture: A Short, Selective, and Incomplete History of LGBT Publishing, Part III
Michael Nava looks at the current state of gay and lesbian publishing, moving from the late 1990s to the present, in this final installment of a three-part series for the LA Review of Books.
Michael NavaJun 18, 2021
- Gender & Sexuality
Ask Ellie: “How can I evaluate potential relationships?”
“Ask Ellie” is LARB’s advice column, drawing wisdom from the great myths and stories to navigate modern life.
Ellie RobinsJun 18, 2021
What Teffi Knew: On “Other Worlds: Peasants, Pilgrims, Spirits, Saints”
Anna Razumnaya understands and feels understood by Teffi, the Russian author whose latest collection in English is “Other Worlds: Peasants, Pilgrims, Spirits, Saints.”
Anna RazumnayaJun 17, 2021
- Fiction
The Failed Success of the Postcolonial Reader
In India, English is the language of aspiration, of power and mobility.
Saikat MajumdarJun 17, 2021
- Around the World
The Literary Redline
Emanuela Kucik reviews Richard Jean So’s data history of racism in American publishing.
Emanuela KucikJun 17, 2021
- Literary Criticism
Colm Toíbín on Thomas Mann & Democracy
Jun 17, 2021
Sundial Books in Chincoteague Island, VA
Madeline Wendricks introduces the newest member of LARB's Reckless Reader program, Sundial Books in Chincoteague Island, VA.
Madeline WendricksJun 17, 2021
Facebook Bans Donald J. Trump for Two Years: The Anatomy of an Unprecedented Social Media Decision
What to make of Facebook’s decision to ban Trump.
Stephen RohdeJun 16, 2021
- Law
The Art of Entertaining: A Conversation with Elaine Equi
Jack Skelley talks to poet Elaine Equi.
Jack SkelleyJun 16, 2021
- Poetry
Searching for America’s Elusive Soul
Aurelian Craiutu takes a trip down "The National Road," the recently published book by Tom Zoellner.
Aurelian CraiutuJun 16, 2021
- Politics
A Camera into the Wilderness of Our Souls: Nick Ripatrazone and Aviya Kushner in Conversation
Nick Ripatrazone and Aviya Kushner discuss the prophetic and poetic inspirations for their recent books.
Nick RipatrazoneJun 16, 2021
Horrible Sanity: An Edgar Allan Poe for Our Time
Henry Cowles finds much to appreciate in John Tresch’s new biography of Edgar Allan Poe.
Henry M. CowlesJun 15, 2021
- Science & Technology