Book Review: ‘Easily Slip Into Another World,’ by Henry Threadgill
Henry Threadgill’s memoir unfolds from his maddening wartime experience to his boundary-pushing musical career
R.F. Kuang’s Novel “Yellowface” Is a Brutal Satire of Publishing, and the Industry Loves It
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Book Review: ‘Fatherland,’ by Burkhard Bilger
In “Fatherland,” Burkhard Bilger sifts through his German grandfather’s confounding identities — teacher, soldier, party [+]
Book Review: “The Bathysphere Book,” by Brad Fox
In “The Bathysphere Book,” Brad Fox chronicles the fascinating Depression-era ocean explorations of William Beebe.
Sometimes, Academic Writing Hits Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Emotionally
“Those works are labors of love too,” says the author, whose new novel is “Chain-Gang [+]
The Best Romance Books to Read in 2023
Looking for an escapist love story? Our columnist is tracking the year’s sexiest, swooniest reads.
An Unsigned Postcard Named Four Family Members Who Died in the Holocaust. Why?
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The Independent, More Inclusive Than Ever
Important lessons absorbed from cultural upheavals have translated into a more thoughtful fair around issues [+]
As His Nike Deal Stalls, Tom Sachs Apologizes for Workplace Culture
The artist’s former employees had said he made impossible demands. “We did not take the [+]
Counterpublic in St. Louis Pushes the Public-Art Envelope
One of the largest civic exhibitions in the United States challenges artists to help invigorate [+]