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Matters Large and Small: Reading Todd May’s “A Fragile Life” in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey
Robert Zaretsky reads “A Fragile Life” by Todd May in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
Robert ZaretskyOct 10, 2017
- Philosophy & Religion
Between Tragedy and Opportunity: Lynne B. Sagalyn’s “Power at Ground Zero”
Stephen Petrus surveys “Power at Ground Zero” by Lynne B. Sagalyn.
Stephen PetrusOct 10, 2017
- Art & Architecture
- Cultural Studies
E.M. Wolfman Bookstore
Meet E.M. Wolfman Bookstore, a community hub for Oakland, CA, and the most recent addition to LARB's Reckless Reader program.
Cody SiscoOct 10, 2017
Jewess in Wool Clothing
Susan Golomb's essay "Jewess in Wool Clothing" is excerpted from "We Wear the Mask: 15 True Stories of Passing in America," from Beacon Press.
Susan GolombOct 10, 2017
Money for Nothing
A book proposing a universal basic income makes some compelling arguments, but falls short of closing the deal, says our reviewer.
Benjamin CunninghamOct 9, 2017
- Economics and Finance
- Politics
The Once and Future Mark Lilla
Mark Lilla’s incendiary new book is at once a stirring call for liberal unity, and an argument that shows some defects on closer scrutiny.
Justin Dean LeeOct 9, 2017
- Politics
Three Questions for Erika L. Sánchez Regarding Her YA Novel, “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter”
Daniel Olivas talks to Erika L. Sánchez about her new young adult novel.
Daniel A. OlivasOct 9, 2017
- Young Adult & Children’s Literature
Comic Relief? The Puzzling Function of Political Humor Online
Marta Zarzycka discusses the puzzling function of online political humor.
Marta ZarzyckaOct 9, 2017
Remembering Lynn Moe Swe (1976-2017)
Ko Ko Thett remembers poet Lynn Moe Swe (1976-2017).
Ko Ko ThettOct 9, 2017
The Art of Embarrassment and the Embarrassment of Art
Jamie Carragher contemplates the relationship between embarrassment and art.
Jamie CarragherOct 8, 2017
- Art & Architecture
- Cultural Studies
Syria’s Kurdish Contradiction
Bill Weinberg on several recent books about Kurdish autonomy movement.
Bill WeinbergOct 8, 2017
- Around the World
- Politics
How Skiffle Changed the World: A Conversation with Billy Bragg
Scott Timberg interviews singer-songwriter Billy Bragg about his new book, “Roots, Radicals and Rockers: How Skiffle Changed the World.”
Scott TimbergOct 8, 2017
- History
- Music
The Great Silence: A New Biography of Jens Peter Jacobsen
Dustin Illingworth reviews a new biography of forgotten Danish master Jens Peter Jacobsen.
Dustin IllingworthOct 8, 2017
- Biography & Autobiography
Weil Waiting: On the 75th Anniversary of Simone Weil's Visit to New York
Robert Zaretsky reflects on the 75th anniversary of Simone Weil's visit to New York.
Robert ZaretskyOct 8, 2017
Democracy Wasn’t the Panacea for Myanmar
A new book lays bare the tensions still coursing through Myanmar, and lays some of the blame at the door of democracy’s hero, Aung San Suu Kyi.
Brandon TensleyOct 7, 2017
- Around the World
- Politics
Responsibility in Troubling Times: On “Heather Booth: Changing the World”
Kathleen B. Jones speaks to filmmaker Lilly Rivlin about her latest documentary, “Heather Booth: Changing the World.”
Kathleen B. JonesOct 7, 2017