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Consider the Crocodile: Qiu Miaojin’s Lesbian Bestiary
Ari Larissa Heinrich explores the political moment and enduring legacy of Qiu Miaojin’s “Notes of a Crocodile.”
Ari Larissa HeinrichMay 7, 2017
The Soul of the Body: William Empson’s “The Face of the Buddha”
David Auerbach on William Empson’s “The Face of the Buddha.”
David AuerbachMay 7, 2017
Shades of Gray and Black
Sarah Heston reviews Kristen Radtke's "Imagine Wanting Only This."
Sarah HestonMay 6, 2017
- Comics
- Memoir & Essay
An Unkempt Jeremiad
Rob Latham on Norman Spinrad's latest novel, "The People's Police."
Rob LathamMay 6, 2017
- SF
Protest Tea: Victoria Lomasko’s “Other Russias”
Sasha Razor leafs through “Other Russias,” a collection of graphic reportage by Victoria Lomasko.
Sasha RazorMay 6, 2017
- Around the World
- Comics
Reveries from a Twilight City: The Great Lost Portrait of Weimar Berlin
Michael Blum strolls through “Walking in Berlin” by Franz Hessel.
Michael BlumMay 5, 2017
- Cultural Studies
- History
An Island of Peace: Amanda DeMarco on Franz Hessel
James J. Conway discusses the flânerie of Franz Hessel with translator Amanda DeMarco.
James J. ConwayMay 5, 2017
- Cultural Studies
- History
Back to the Well: Songwriters on Their Craft and Inspirations
Fred Mills on Paul Zollo's most recent collection, "More Songwriters on Songwriting."
Fred MillsMay 5, 2017
- Music
The State of Post-Truth
"What is Florida?" Anya Ventura on Sarah Gerard's "Sunshine State."
Anya VenturaMay 4, 2017
- Memoir & Essay
Culture Machines: On Ed Finn’s “What Algorithms Want”
Scott Selisker reviews Ed Finn's "What Algorithms Want."
Scott SeliskerMay 3, 2017
- Science & Technology
Middle East, Middle Class: Pain and Privilege in Hala Alyan’s “Salt Houses”
Ilana Masad reviews Hala Alyan's "Salt Houses."
Ilana MasadMay 3, 2017
- Fiction
Revival and Resurrection in Alison MacLeod’s “All the Beloved Ghosts”
Yoona Lee reviews Alison MacLeod's latest.
Yoona LeeMay 2, 2017
- Fiction
Opiate of the People: A Review of Ian Johnson’s “The Souls of China”
Johan Elverskog on the destruction of religious practice by the CPC in the 20th century, and their encouragement of religiosity in the 21st.
Johan ElverskogMay 2, 2017
- Around the World
- Religion
The Pets’ War: On Hilda Kean’s “The Great Cat and Dog Massacre”
Colin Dickey on Hilda Kean’s “The Great Cat and Dog Massacre: The Real Story of World War Two’s Unknown Tragedy.”
Colin DickeyApr 30, 2017
- History
How Journalists Should Really Challenge Trumpism
Sam Lebovic looks at James T. Hamilton's "Democracy's Detectives" to understand what journalists should do in the Age of Trump.
Sam LebovicApr 30, 2017
- Economics and Finance
- Politics
Salvage Love
Andrew Hageman on Jeff VanderMeer's new novel, "Borne."
Andrew HagemanApr 29, 2017
- SF