Nonfiction

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

Raymond Carver and the Night of the Living Bukowski
Diane Smith recalls a party she hosted for Charles Bukowski, at Raymond Carver’s urging.
Diane SmithJan 27, 2020
- Nonfiction
- Poetry
My Taco Laughs at You: On Death Threats Aimed at Women of Color Who Don’t Fellate White Supremacy
When telling the truth is dangerous. Threats to women of color online and in real life.
Myriam GurbaJan 23, 2020
- Nonfiction
Step by Step Across California: A Conversation with Nick Neely
A nature writer walks the route of a 1769 expedition to learn about California and his own childhood.
Scott BurtonJan 17, 2020
WriteGirl Has My Heart: A Conversation with Keren Taylor
Dinah Lenney talks to Keren Taylor, the founder and executive director of WriteGirl.
Dinah LenneyJan 16, 2020
Sifting the Ashes of Malibu
On the first anniversary of the Woolsey Fire that leveled parts of Malibu, a new book tells the victims’ stories.
Avery SilverbergJan 9, 2020
- Nonfiction
- Politics
Incremental Losses: A Conversation with Masha Tupitsyn
Sara Black McCulloch speaks with writer, critic, and multimedia artist Masha Tupitsyn about her latest book, “Picture Cycle.”
Sara Black McCullochJan 9, 2020
The Midlife Crisis of the American Restaurant Review
Theodore Gioia samples the American restaurant review at present and offers a recipe for the future.
Theodore GioiaDec 31, 2019
- Food & Drink
- Nonfiction
Lost in Libya: A Refugee’s Story of Captivity and Escape
A Somalian refugee’s story of hardship, captivity, and endurance in Libya, as shared with Human Rights Watch.
John ThorneDec 21, 2019
Hong Kong’s Tears of Anger: How a Democracy Movement Radicalized
China-based writer Alec Ash recounts his experience shadowing Hong Kong protester Mo Ming in the heat of this year’s riots.
Alec AshDec 20, 2019
A Bid for History: On Leah Price’s “What We Talk About When We Talk About Books”
Colton Valentine talks about “What We Talk About When We Talk About Books” by Leah Price.
Colton ValentineDec 18, 2019
- Cultural Studies
- Nonfiction
Dave Barry and the Jews
It’s funny, yes, but is it good for the Jews?
Dan FriedmanDec 15, 2019
- Nonfiction
- Religion
A Death on the Frontier
A tale of addiction, a treasure hunt, and generations of American Dreams.
Andrew FedorovDec 11, 2019
- Nonfiction