Archive

Deborah Feldman on Religion, Integration and Political Participation
Mar 11, 2021
The Deep Freeze: Thawing the Language Games of Emotion in Psychotherapy
"In simplest terms, we live via communication, influencing language just as language shapes us."
Darren HaberMar 11, 2021
Documenting the Queer Latinx Ordinary: On Reynaldo Rivera’s “Provisional Notes for a Disappeared City”
Marcos Gonsalez on how Reynaldo Rivera’s documentary photos of queer Latinx Los Angeles emphasizes the power of the exuberant ordinary.
Marcos GonsalezMar 10, 2021
- Gender & Sexuality
Whispering Hush: A Conversation with Julia Fine
Crystal Hana Kim talks with Julia Fine about her newest book, “The Upstairs House.”
Crystal Hana KimMar 10, 2021
- Fiction
Not Not Realism: On André Gide’s “Marshlands”
Ben Libman traverses “Marshlands” by André Gide, recently translated by Damion Searls and released by NYRB Classics.
Ben LibmanMar 10, 2021
- Around the World
- Fiction
Letter from Whoville: On Dr. Seuss and Racism
Seth Lerer reflects on the performance of childishness and the legacy of racist content in children's stories.
Seth LererMar 10, 2021
Redemption Through Reciprocity in Apology to the Young Addict
"Throughout the book there is a hesitancy on the part of Brown to make any type of leap of faith, and yet I never stop believing in him."
Robert Paul MoreiraMar 10, 2021
The Altar of Oblivion: On Maria Stepanova’s “In Memory of Memory”
Linda Kinstler ponders “In Memory of Memory,” a book-length essay by the Russian poet Maria Stepanova, translated by Sasha Dugdale.
Linda KinstlerMar 9, 2021
- Around the World
- Memoir & Essay
“Destroyed and Remade”: Adventures in Sam Cohen’s “Sarahland”
Rebecca Schultz wanders through “Sarahland,” the debut story collection from Sam Cohen.
Rebecca SchultzMar 9, 2021
- Fiction
In the Virtual Actual World: A Conversation with Jo Ann Beard
Jo Ann Beard and Rachel DeWoskin discuss Beard’s new essay collection, “Festival Days.”
Rachel DeWoskinMar 9, 2021
- Memoir & Essay
Another Look at India’s Books: “Out! Stories from the New Queer India”
Saikat MajumdarMar 9, 2021
Gone Broody: Grief and Care in Jackie Polzin's Brood
Lynne Feeley investigates Jackie Polzin's interpretation of motherhood and unavoidable loss.
Lynne FeeleyMar 9, 2021
Revenge Against Revenge: Biden’s Revenge Politics and “The Cure at Troy”
Max Haiven on why Biden quoting Seamus Heaney's "The Cure at Troy" is emblematic of neoliberalism's revenge politics.
Max HaivenMar 8, 2021
- Poetry
- Politics
Vibrant Voices
An anthology of Chicanx literature dazzles.
Elaine ElinsonMar 8, 2021
- Poetry
- Politics
The Limits of Clean Lines: On Jordan Peterson’s “Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life”
David Wolpe looks at the new book from Jordan Peterson, “Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life.”
David WolpeMar 8, 2021
- Cultural Studies
Data Mining for Humanists
Big Data is watching you, and Lev Manovich thinks that’s just fine.
Dave MandlMar 8, 2021
- Science & Technology