Literature

A Tale of Love and Darkness

Israel Story radio host Mishy Harman recommends "A Tale of Love and Darkness" by Amos Oz.

Li

Author Yiyun Li on leaving behind her health and native language to write.

microphone

Novelist Hari Kunzru on the line between cultural appreciation and appropriation.

House on the Rock Carousel

Author Neil Gaiman on the magic beyond the House on the Rock's walls.

Fall leaves

Richard Blanco’s poem begins the day after the November election, as he struggles to make sense of a new political mood.

Stop Light

A near-accident has poet Laura Kasischke marveling at the fearlessness of young adults and also worrying about their future. 

Elisabeth Moss in Hulu's "The Handmaid's Tale"

The legendary speculative fiction writer on why young people identify with dark, murky futures.

fake news

Poet Nick Lantz has a darkly satirical take on American culture. Lately, he’s been thinking about political spin and how politicians speak. In this interview—the third in our series ...

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