Welcome to the Carnegie Library
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...
The Virtue of Slow Writers
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,...
The Best New Book Releases Out March 19, 2024
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...
Grief Memoirs Are for the Living
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...
In “James,” Percival Everett Does More than Reimagine “Huck Finn”
Percival Everett’s new novel James is described as a reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the point of view of the enslaved Jim. On some...
8 Books Featuring Colombian Protagonists
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...
8 of the Most Polarizing Romance Novels Ever Written
Romance is a polarizing genre. Like much genre fiction, romance is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of deal. Romance lovers will fight to defend the genre until they...
8 years later: A world Go champion’s reflections on AlphaGo
World-famous Go champion Lee Sae Dol reflects on his match against our AI system AlphaGo eight years ago. Source : 8 years later: A world Go...
Fujifilm X100VI Review: The Hottest Camera in the World Shines Bright
By all accounts, a dedicated, fixed-lens digital camera doesn’t make any sense in 2024, and yet, the Fujifilm X100VI is the trendiest gadget of them all....
The 10 Best Hugo Award Winners to Check Out
Oh, the Hugo Awards. For the last several years, it seems they just can’t get away from controversy. From the recent political censorship to Sad Puppies,...
