Books, Arts, and Culture

Last year, I wrote about the first Trans Rights Readathon, a decentralized fundraiser that went on to raise over $234,000 for transgender aid organizations. Since then,...

The National Book Foundation has announced its 5 Under 35 honorees for 2024. This recognizes authors from around the world under the age of 35 who...

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One of my favorite Instagram accounts is Cheap Old Houses—as someone who lives in an older Victorian, seeing the love and passion for older architecture and...

As a writer at work on a book that’s taken far longer than expected—a story collection begun in 2008 now a novel in-progress—I’m interested in how,...

First up, I’ve got a pick-me-up for the Golden Girl fans (you’re welcome). @mstatianaclark This is by far my favorite series right now😭 comment songs you...

I learned about suicide in real time, like discovering the existence of airtravel by spotting a jet arcing across the sky. The thirteen-year-old was dead, but...

When people think about Colombia, there’s one thing that comes to mind: The memory of the dark, violent past starring Pablo Escobar and drug cartels. Talking...