Books, Arts, and Culture

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Young Adult novels can be a form of escapism to dive into fantastical worlds full of dragons, magic, or battles in space. Or, they can shed...

On Thursday, April 18, pop star phenomenon Ariana Grande seemed to announce she was leaving Twitter. The message to her fans, which was deleted not long...

How enlightened was the Enlightenment? Not a few critics have seen it as profoundly benighted. For some, it was a seedbed for modern racism and imperialism;...

Kidnapping for ransom is almost always a deliberative enterprise. Kidnappers perform research, assess risks, manage costs, and, if they’re in it for the long term, build...

Greek tragedy survives today as words on a page, but ancient performances were distinguished as much for music and dance as for speeches and dialogue. Tragic...

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On Instagram, I mainly follow two types of accounts: authors and foodies. I love devouring both well crafted words and well presented plates and—luckily for me—sometimes...

As the resident Plant Lady™ among my family and friends, the fact that I’m usually reading about nature and the environment is no big surprise. But,...