Memoir & Essay

"The older one grows, the more one likes indecency." — Virginia Woolf

Cruyff’s Turn on the World Stage
Daniel Friedman reviews “My Turn: A Life of Total Football” by Dutch soccer legend Johan Cruyff.
Dan FriedmanNov 29, 2016
- Memoir & Essay
Life (Narrative) in the End Times
Time and narrative, once again, turn out to have histories.
Tanya AgathocleousNov 29, 2016
- Fiction
- Memoir & Essay
I’m Glad That Happened to You
Andrew Schenker explores Aaron Gilbreath's inner life.
Andrew SchenkerNov 29, 2016
- Memoir & Essay
A Longer Reach: Thanksgiving 2016
Dinah LenneyNov 26, 2016
Teaching in a Tough School
Ed Boland’s year of teaching in a tough school in New York City.
Tom GallagherNov 25, 2016
- Memoir & Essay
- Nonfiction
Make ’Em Laugh
Janice Rhoshalle Littlejohn talks to Negin Farsad about her new book, "How to Make White People Laugh."
Janice Rhoshalle LittlejohnNov 24, 2016
- Memoir & Essay
- Nonfiction
Savage and Unruly Minds
Matt Seidel jumps into a cage with Steven Church.
Matt SeidelNov 16, 2016
- Memoir & Essay
The Mood Listener: Barrie Jean Borich interviews Mary Cappello
Mary Cappello talks about her past work, her book "Life Breaks In," and the joy of being "uncategorizable."
Barrie Jean BorichNov 13, 2016
- Memoir & Essay
Monkeys Jumping Out of Boxes: The Editorial Life of Terry McDonell
John Tytell pores over “The Accidental Life” of legendary editor Terry McDonell.
John TytellNov 12, 2016
- Memoir & Essay
- Nonfiction
Who Is the Me?
As "Frantumaglia" is released in the United States, Michael LaPointe looks at the invisible Elena Ferrante.
Michael LaPointeNov 3, 2016
- Fiction
- Memoir & Essay
The Good Man Stanley
Stanley Kubrick's personal assistant reflects on his relationship with the "2001" director. But is it more than just a fawning trip down memory lane?
Zack SigelNov 2, 2016
- Film
- Memoir & Essay
Renegade Rosset
John Tytell on Barney Rosset, the gutsy dynamo of American alternative publishing.
John TytellOct 29, 2016
- Biography & Autobiography
- Memoir & Essay