Criticism

“Why not write an excerpt for the home page?” the web editor suggested.

June 21 begets reading lists. These are some of the better ones that have been put together this year.

Palestinian territories as an island nation, Shell goes on trial for Nigerian atrocities, poets weathering the recession, and more.

What obligation does a TV show have to present life-or-death decisions in a realistic light?

The film may end up being far different than the novel, or the film may simply be marketed conventionally: via promises of explosions, endangered children, gunplay, and gory death scenes.

Robert Irwin explains his work, Chris Ware tries his hand at animation, the secret to happiness is cracked, and editing of DFW is less egregious than thought.

The filly’s win at the Preakness has captured the interest of the public, not unlike Seabiscuit in 1938.

A few further examples of why University Presses and literary magazines are necessary, beautiful, and vital.

Markus Zusak’s 2005 novel, The Book Thief, shows that “YA” novels aren’t necessarily just for kids.

The newest crop of books about the United States’ relationship with the Muslim world has a decidedly hopeful twist.