essays
Am I Alone Here? by Peter Orner
Everything We Don’t Know by Aaron Gilbreath
Abandon Me by Melissa Febos
Animals Strike Curious Poses by Elena Passarello
Somebody With a Little Hammer by Mary Gaitskill
Talking to Strangers: A Profile of Susan Orlean
In more than twenty-five years at the New Yorker, during which time she has written eight books, including The Library Book, published in October, Susan Orlean has displayed a remarkable talent: getting people to talk.
The Anthologist: A Compendium of Uncommon Collections

A roundup of new anthologies, including American Journal: Fifty Poems for Our Time, edited by Tracy K. Smith.
In Praise of Darkness: The Art of the Essay in Fraught Times
Exploring the dark to write a better essay, including practical tips in making room for essayistic thinking.
The Genre of Resistance: Debut Literary Nonfiction of 2018
A look at some of the year’s best debut literary nonfiction, including books by Sarah Viren, Nicole Chung, Shaelyn Smith, Brian Phillips, and Casey Gerald.
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