Nonfiction

"There is nothing more poetic and terrible than the skyscrapers' battle with the heavens that cover them." — Federico García Lorca

This Is Not a Eulogy
Kimberly Elkins recalls a friendship with, and the death by suicide of, another member of New York’s theater world.
Kimberly ElkinsJul 9, 2022
- Nonfiction
On Writing and Staging a Play in Prison
Sterling Cunio shares an excerpt from his recent book, “The Sentences That Create Us: Crafting a Writer’s Life in Prison.”
Sterling CunioJul 6, 2022
- Nonfiction
To Tell the Truth: A Conversation with David Shields
Joni Tevis interviews David Shields about his new book about interviews, “The Very Last Interview.”
Joni TevisJun 27, 2022
- Nonfiction
The Ideology of Masturbation
Jonathan Alexander on “Less Than Zero” and touching himself.
Jonathan AlexanderMay 13, 2022
- Nonfiction
Refusing the Death Drive Story: A Psychotherapist Reflects on HIV, COVID-19, Trauma, and Queer Attachments in a Time of Plague(s)
After decades of working with HIV-positive clients, Keiko Lane explores similarities and differences in helping her patients and communities survive COVID-19.
Keiko LaneApr 25, 2022
- Nonfiction
Donuts in the Parking Lot
Robert Lopez explores the meanings and impact of the police shooting of his friend, Paulie Heenan.
Robert LopezApr 23, 2022
- Nonfiction
A Practical Guide to the Nonsense Industry
A classic career guide is a failure.
Matt JoyApr 15, 2022
- Nonfiction
David Foster Wallace Said I Spoke to Him Like He Was a Dog
Michelle Dowd looks back on her friendship with David Foster Wallace and how it resonates with her life.
Michelle DowdApr 3, 2022
- Nonfiction
The Prisoner
LARB presents excerpts from Vladimir Pereverzin’s memoir “The Prisoner: Seven Years Behind Bars in Putin’s Russia.”
Anna Gunin, Vladimir PereverzinMar 23, 2022
- Nonfiction
Decriminalization Saves Lives: A Conversation with Travis Lupick
Eleanor J. Bader speaks to Travis Lupick about the urgency of harm reduction in dealing with the drug crisis.
Eleanor J. BaderFeb 18, 2022
- Nonfiction
first love as whiskey
M. Pembleton explores her first love.
M. PembletonFeb 13, 2022
- Nonfiction
My Obsession with Finding Home Was Tied to My Foster Mother’s
Nicole Johnson writes about her relationship with her foster mother and eventually finding her own adult home.
Nicole JohnsonFeb 6, 2022
- Nonfiction