“The Terrorist, He’s Watching” by Wislawa Szymborska
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Keepers of the Old Ways
Eliot Stein on the people keeping cultural traditions alive
By Stephanie Bastek Friday, January 17, 2025
“The Purse-Seine” by Robinson Jeffers
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, January 14, 2025
The Evidence in the (Book) Case
The books that reside on a writer’s nightstand can speak volumes indeed
By Michael Dirda Friday, August 24, 2012
When the Mind Wanders, the Eyes Stay the Course
Try not to zone out while you read this post
By Jessica Love Thursday, August 23, 2012
Remembering Steve
A tribute to my friend Stephen Jay Gould
By Priscilla Long Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Why I Hate the College Application Essay
Should bragging be a prerequisite for college?
By Paula Marantz Cohen Tuesday, August 21, 2012
This Just In
A recent article in The New York Times proclaimed the gladsome tidings. “New support…
By William Deresiewicz Sunday, August 19, 2012
