Something New in the West
Kurt Beals on translating All Quiet on the Western Front
By Stephanie Bastek Friday, February 28, 2025
The Resistance Fighter as Philosopher
Remembering Vladimir Jankélévitch
By Robert Zaretsky Thursday, February 27, 2025
“The Vow” by Yuliya Musakovska
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, February 25, 2025
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
“The Darkling Thrush” by Thomas Hardy
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Master of the Esoteric
A new biography of one of the past century’s most eclectic writers
By Charlie Lee Monday, December 20, 2021
Literary Alchemist: The Writing Life of Evan S. ConnellSteve Paul
Christmas Movies Beyond the Expected
Six films to shake up your holiday viewing
By David Lehman Saturday, December 18, 2021
Why So Many Kids Struggle to Learn
Teachers continue to be trained in ways that ignore the findings of cognitive science
By Natalie Wexler Tuesday, December 14, 2021
“Walking Away” by Cecil Day Lewis
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Mightier Than the Sword
A celebrated cartoonist looks back on his singular life and career
By Jerome Charyn Monday, December 13, 2021
Profusely Illustrated: A Memoirby Edward Sorel
How to Lose a War
Elizabeth D. Samet on the dangers of perpetual optimism
By Stephanie Bastek Friday, December 10, 2021
