Fiction

The Books That Take Revenge, Centuries Later

A new history of the Red Scare prompts the question: Does literature still have enough influence to bring down the powerful?

Two Poems by Luis Muñoz

Who Came Up With That?

Contrary to what we think of as intellectual property, most ideas are difficult to trace back to one human mind.

The Questionable Triumph of the ‘Baling Wire Hippies’

Stewart Brand’s Whole Earth Catalog was seen as a countercultural milestone, but his new book reveals his alliances with the powerful.

Eight of the Most Fascinating Biographies to Read

Each is animated by the author’s love—for their subject, for language, and for pushing the boundaries of what the genre can do.

Six Books That Simply Must Be Talked About

These six books demand discussion—with a pal, a date, or a book club.

Nine Books to Reset Your View of the World

Each of these titles will widen your perspective, offering you original insight and vision.

Seven Books to Read When You Have No Time to Read

These titles are worth picking up, even if you have only a moment to spare.