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A Guide to Restoring Faith in Democracy
Steven Lavine reviews "In Defence of Democracy," a recently published book by Roslyn Fuller.
Steven LavineFeb 2, 2020
The Keys to Paradise: On Children, Martyrdom, and War
An Iranian American’s reflections on Flight 752.
Amir SoltaniFeb 2, 2020
The Last Cowboy Song
Listening to Marty Robbins’s classic 1959 album “Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs.”
Drew BratcherFeb 1, 2020
- Music
Spoiler Alert: Reading Ferrante’s New Novel in Italian
Martha Cooley reflects on hearing Elena Ferrante’s new novel in Italian.
Martha CooleyFeb 1, 2020
- Around the World
- Fiction
On Simone and André Weil: An Exchange with Karen Olsson
Ronald Collins interviews Karen Olsson about her book “The Weil Conjectures: On Math and the Pursuit of the Unknown.”
Ronald CollinsFeb 1, 2020
- Philosophy & Religion
- Science & Technology
The Monthly Digest: February 2020
In January LARB featured a number of articles that, each its way, tackled various sorts of crises, be they political, social, environmental, or literary. Below you will find essay, interviews, and reviews written from within, or about, moments of chaos and change. — LARB Editorial
Feb 1, 2020
Meretricious Marriage Story
Greg Gerke assesses the originality and impact of Noah Baumbach's latest film.
Greg GerkeFeb 1, 2020
“Writing Became a Part of My Soul”: A Conversation with Bejan Matur
Anahit Poturyan’s chance encounter with Bejan Matur’s poetry leads to a fascinating conversation.
Anahit PoturyanJan 31, 2020
When the Lunatics Run the Asylum: On Aris Janigian’s “Waiting for Sophia at Shutters on the Beach”
Christopher Atamian reviews "Waiting for Sophia at Shutters on the Beach," a new novel by Aris Janigian.
Christopher AtamianJan 31, 2020
- Fiction
Dark Ride: On Elizabeth Hand’s “Curious Toys”
On “Curious Toys” by Elizabeth Hand.
Molly BoyleJan 31, 2020
- Noir
They Are Not Your Fiduciaries: Talking to David Pozen
Andy Fitch talks with David Pozen about the folly of treating Big Tech companies as "information fiduciaries."
Andy FitchJan 31, 2020
Jeffrey Epstein Is a Feature of Our System: A Conversation with Liz Franczak and Brace Belden, Hosts of “Trueanon”
Sam Jaffe Goldstein speaks with the hosts of the podcast “Trueanon.”
Sam Jaffe GoldsteinJan 30, 2020
- Politics
Performance Anxiety
Jacki Apple’s new book gathers three decades of writing about performance art.
Jan 30, 2020
“Whatever, Whenever You Are”: On Ed Bok Lee’s “Mitochondrial Night”
Stephanie Sy-Quia considers “Mitochondrial Night” by Ed Bok Lee.
Stephanie Sy-QuiaJan 30, 2020
- Poetry
Nothing Gold Can Stay: Reflecting on the Legacy of Kobe Bryant
Mansoor Khan reflects on what the basketball legend meant to him as a child, an adult, and a Pakistani-American.
Mansoor KhanJan 30, 2020
On Love and Parents in Crissy Van Meter’s “Creatures”
Anna E. Clark takes stock of “Creatures,” the debut novel from Crissy Van Meter.
Anna E. ClarkJan 29, 2020
- Fiction