The New Yorker
"It is hard not to be swept away by the urgency of his language, and that’s especially so when he seems swept away."
It’s that time of year again. Whether you’re shaking the prison bars of singlehood, navigating the choppy waters of early dating, or just trying to keep your ol’ ball and chain sufficiently oiled, Valentine’s Day probably gives you (ahem) heartburn. Never fear, because these fine literary works are as suitable for making your love think you […]
Here comes the bride, all dressed in white—what books will she read with her new spouse? Okay, maybe the song doesn’t go quite like that, but that doesn’t mean newlyweds can’t add a few books to their registry. If you want to give your newlyweds a gift that’s a little more life-changing than a crystal […]
Have you just finished a book that left you feeling wiped out? Was it marathon-length? Heartbreaking? Heavy on advice? As deep and dense as the Bavarian forest? Or just plain terrifying? Well, then: here are some antidotes to your condition. Consider these reads palate cleansers: they’ll get you back off your feet and into a […]