“The Frog Prince” by Stevie Smith
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, February 4, 2025
The Epic Viking Saga of the Everyday
Eleanor Barraclough on the ordinary people of Norse history
By Stephanie Bastek Friday, January 31, 2025
“The White Heart of God” by Jack Gilbert
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, January 28, 2025
The Brahmin and His Imaginary Friend
How a classic paean to the honest virtues of a Maine fisherman obscured several ugly truths
By Janna Malamud Smith Friday, January 24, 2025
Divided Providence
Faith’s pivotal role in the outcome of the Civil War
By Robert Wilson Thursday, January 23, 2025
Righteous Strife: How Warring Religious Nationalists Forged Lincoln’s Union by Richard Carwardine
“The Terrorist, He’s Watching” by Wislawa Szymborska
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, January 21, 2025
From Côte d’Ivoire to the California Coast
Plus: Phillip Lopate tells us a secret
By Stephanie Bastek Friday, February 10, 2017
On Being Popular and Well-Liked
The subject that makes me most nervous as a writer
By Phillip Lopate Friday, February 10, 2017
In Praise of Vinyl
Returning to a more tactile, immersive experience
By Sudip Bose Thursday, February 9, 2017
By the Content of Its Characters
On rereading “War and Peace” in the age of radical sensitivity
By Melvin Jules Bukiet Friday, February 3, 2017
Memories of Jazz Nights
You needed stamina, but the payoff was great
By Phillip Lopate Friday, February 3, 2017
