Podcast
Authors on Audio: Matthew Pearl

An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.

Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old

Book Review

Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old

By Mary Beard

An erudite exploration of antiquity’s allure.

Immersions: A Novel

Book Review

Immersions: A Novel

By Kyle McCarthy

A dark bildungsroman set in the world of ballet.

Book Review

Born with a Tail

By Doug Brod

Born with a Tail

Did the diabolical huckster actually buy what he was selling?

Beyond The Book

9 Nail-Biting Narratives for Halloween

All Hallows’ Eve screams for something spooky!

Book Review

The Night That Finds Us All: A Novel

By John Hornor Jacobs

The Night That Finds Us All: A Novel

This spooky seafaring tale isn’t completely smooth sailing.

Book Review

Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and Constitution

The far-right justice presents a mostly evenhanded peek behind the curtain.

Essay

I’m Your Biggest Fan(bot)

By Scott D. Seligman

I’m Your Biggest Fan(bot)

This over-the-top praise for my books feels suspiciously nonhuman.

Book Review

Maria La Divina: A Novel of Maria Callas

A fact-packed, oddly flat portrayal of the singular diva.

Washington, DC

Author Q&A

An Interview with Holly Mason Badra

The writer talks displacement, reclaiming our identities, and the literary richness of Kurdistan.