In the Endless Arctic Light
A journey to the far north of Norway means confronting our changing climate
By Walter Nicklin Thursday, February 20, 2025
“Faustina, or, Rock Roses” by Elizabeth Bishop
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Family/History
David Levering Lewis digs into his own origin story
By Stephanie Bastek Friday, February 14, 2025
In the Lions’ Studio
A new dual biography turns the lens on the towering architects of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
By Noah Isenberg Thursday, February 13, 2025
Louis B. Mayer and Irving Thalberg: The Whole Equation by Kenneth Turan
“My Mother on an Evening in Late Summer” by Mark Strand
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The Fair Fields
Only rarely did the outside world intrude on an idyllic Connecticut childhood, but in the tumultuous 1960s, that intrusion included an encounter with evil
By Rosanna Warren Thursday, February 6, 2025
It’s All Greek to Her
The woman who brought mythology to the masses
By Amanda Kolson Hurley Friday, October 20, 2023
American Classicist: The Life and Loves of Edith Hamilton by Victoria Houseman
Louise Glück at Midnight
Remembering the poet who craved a listener
By Langdon Hammer Thursday, October 19, 2023
The Days After
Remembering Samantha Smith, the girl who dared to dream of peace at a time when so many feared a global war
By Wendy Fontaine Thursday, October 19, 2023
“The Bean Eaters” by Gwendolyn Brooks
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit
“There was the rabbit lying in the middle of the road, legs limp but twitching before its head sagged and went still.”
By Anne Valente Friday, October 13, 2023
A Clean, Well-Ordered Place
An ode to the grocery store
By Steve Yarbrough Wednesday, October 11, 2023
“The Watcher” by Rainer Maria Rilke
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, October 10, 2023
