Gary Shteyngart
Our man in Boston talks to the author of “Super Sad True Love Story” about writing in the near-future, signing readers’ e-readers, and abusing a six-foot bong.
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16 December 2010: Afternoon
Among O.E.C.D. countries, Germany's young have lowest unemployment rate due to apprenticeship system. South Carolina's DeMint says Christian government employees shouldn't be forced to work 10 days before Christmas. Profile of San Francisco's murderer groupie, former fiancé of John
15 December 2010: Morning
Emanuel faces a grueling, even lighthearted interrogation from Chicagoans who want to keep him off the ballot. Rahm's having a tough time proving residency with a "for sale" video of his Chicago home. In Hong Kong, a billionaire family welcomes triplets, and many accuse them of
The 2011 Tournament of Books Long List
In the spirit of yuletide blood sport, we present the 2011 Tournament of Books Long List.
15 December 2010: Afternoon
Inquiry says Kosovo's prime minister runs weapons, drugs, and organs smuggling group. Hitchens: Kissinger is "that rare and foul beast, a man whose record shows sympathy for communism and fascism." I had never before encountered such a union of intrigue and idealism. Wieseltier remembers Holbrooke. Nobel
14 December 2010: Afternoon
Policing for Prince William's wedding to cost $8 million; wedding-related merchandise to reap $28 million. New York police contemplate a serial killer on Fire Island. Tuesday list: List of reggae bands from the Virgin Islands. Cinematic allegory--when babies are abused to represent crimes against a country-
14 December 2010: Morning
Foreign Policy compares leaked cables with its list of failed states to see how hot the mess really is. Reactions to judge's federal health decision show few can agree whether to cap the "c" in "Obamacare." Warner Bros. won't fight Yogi Bear
13 December 2010: Afternoon
Turkey learns it doesn't own its anthem's copyright after German group tries to profit from performance. Turkey's "cancer villages" may hold key to saving North Dakota citizens from similar fate. Globalization's greatest feat yet: babies with continent-spanning biological beginnings.
That Is Ridiculous
Photographer Sean Marc Lee’s images are refreshingly inconsistent: Next to an absurd but touching photo of two pairs of feet pressed together, their owners out of frame, is a portrait of an older man at a cafe, chopsticks in hand, with his lunch hanging out of his mouth.
13 December 2010: Morning
Ivory Coast's globally acknowledged new president governs from hotel while previous president won't budge. Week's events in round-up include Berlusconi facing two "awkward" no-confidence votes. Berlusconi says ousting him would create a "crisis in the dark." Friedman: I&