Ah, Poor Brother
An exquisite epitaph by Anne Carson arrives in a unique format.
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A collection of 14232 issues
Bad Trips
We asked our staff and readers to rewrite the end of “Lost.” Spoiler alert! But not really, when you consider you’d have to flash-sideways to experience the alternative realities ahead.
28 May 2010: Weekend
Latin American countries change constitutions so frequently, they may as well be wikis. If it swims in the water, it is a FISH. Period! Republicans solicit agenda ideas from Republicans via a "winsome" website. Op: New National Security Strategy gets big things right, offers a clear framework for
27 May 2010: Afternoon
B.P.'s gush is now the worst oil spill in history--and possibly double the size of the Exxon Valdez disaster. Until 4 p.m. ET today, the Biblioracle--aka John Warner--provides book recommendations based on the last five books you read. Running barefoot may be physically
Talking With Elliot Weinberger
The literary man for all seasons is interviewed.
27 May 2010: Morning
Obama to extend ban on drilling new deep-water wells; Shell says, how about shallower water? Iran and Russia trade barbs after Russia supports U.S.-backed sanctions. U.S. troops in Iraq to drop to 50,000 this summer, and rise to 100,000 in Afghanistan. Op: Forget servicing
Greetings From the Biblioracle
Today we welcome back the Biblioracle, who takes the last five books you read and recommends what to read next.
Literary Boundaries?
Dalkey is having a summer sale. You should look at Open Letter and Archipelago Books, too.
War Is Queer
James Lord’s fourth memoir deals with his service in WWII and more.
26 May 2010: Afternoon
Obama sends 1200 troops to border-patrol; Cancun mayor arrested for trafficking. Doctor who spread autism-vaccine hokum discharged from General Medical Council for "dishonest," "misleading" research. Harvard professor spends 40% of his time chasing research grants. Central African lawyers prefer keeping anti-witch laws on