Short Takes

Books for Biden: Reading Recommendations Linked to “Global China in an Anxious Age” (UC Irvine, February 25–26)
Jeffrey Wasserstrom and three participants in an upcoming event at UC Irvine recommend essential books on China to President Biden.
Jeffrey WasserstromFeb 4, 2022
55 Voices for Democracy: Claus Leggewie on New Political Alliances
Claus Leggewie delivers a lecture as part of “55 Voices for Democracy.”
Claus LeggewieFeb 3, 2022
Which One Will It Be?: On Curt Leviant’s “Me, Mo, Mu, Ma, & Mod”
David Begelman romps through Curt Leviant’s latest novel, “Me, Mo, Mu, Ma, & Mod.”
David BegelmanJan 30, 2022
The Unbearable Whiteness of the University
Jervey TervalonJan 29, 2022
Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn
baboubalègJan 28, 2022
55 Voices for Democracy: Birte Meier on Equal Pay
Birte Meier delivers a lecture as part of “55 Voices for Democracy.”
Birte MeierJan 27, 2022
In Praise of Lim
Dana Gioia celebrates the achievement of fellow Californian poet Shirley Geok-lin Lim.
Dana GioiaJan 25, 2022
The Singular Power of the Well-Placed Love Letter
Jervey TervalonJan 22, 2022
Operation Welcome Allies
Marcelo Suárez-OrozcoJan 19, 2022
Reading (With Love) Again
Shonda BuchananJan 18, 2022
An Eye for Talent
Jervey TervalonJan 15, 2022
Deserving the Unspeakable: On Larry Baker’s “Wyman and the Florida Knights”
Nicole VanderLinden takes on Larry Baker’s newest novel, “Wyman and the Florida Knights.”
Nicole VanderLindenJan 14, 2022
“Roses”: A Poem by a Uyghur Activist
Flo Marks presents a poem by Uyghur activist Aziz Isa Elkun.
Aziz Isa Elkun, Flo MarksJan 12, 2022
The Happiest Summer Camp on Earth (If You're a Writer)
Jervey TervalonJan 8, 2022
Another Look at India’s Books: Usha K. R.’s “A Girl and a River”
In this column, Saikat Majumdar discusses books from India that haven’t received due attention.
Saikat MajumdarJan 4, 2022
The Romance of Chess
Jervey TervalonJan 1, 2022