Articles of Note

The rise of amateur reviewing is often framed as a problem for book critics. It’s actually a problem for readers, too... more »

New Books

Why are defenses of liberalism so often sniveling and insincere? Because the authors are too concerned with being seen as right... more »

Essays & Opinions

Khmer Rouge, Ground Zero, melting ice caps: Tragedy began as a form of art, writes Terry Eagleton. It is now a way of life... more »