Articles of Note

Good riddance to long books. Novels have generally been shrinking since the 18th century. The Booker Prize embraces the brevity... more »

New Books

Martha Graham exuded a cool, detached air. But there was inkwell throwing, tablecloth yanking, phone slamming, and other fits of pique... more »

Essays & Opinions

The Italian author Francesco Pacifico raises a complex matter: Why do American editors keep editing the sex out of his fiction?... more »