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It Gets Better and Then It Gets Worse
What will I do with this column and my Twitter account if the sadness doesn't end? Do I keep writing about the experience of living with depression and anxiety, and exploring the nuances of sadness forever?
The Best Quotes by and About Muhammad Ali
Stories of Muhammad Ali's speed, toughness, generosity, ego, and wit.
John McManus Wrote the Best Short Story About a Thomas Jefferson Clone You’ll Read This Year
We spoke to the author of "Fox Tooth Heart" about his long break from publication and why shame is the most powerful and revealing emotion.
What It's Like to Live Inside the Legendary Paris Bookstore Shakespeare & Co.
I found a momentary home among the "Tumbleweeds" in the store that's given shelter to authors since the days of Joyce.
Fan Fiction Is the Sexual Education I Gave Myself
When I was 13, pretty much everything I knew about sex was from fan fiction. And from what I could tell, it was awesome.
Why Are People Still Using Typewriters in 2015?
The old-fashioned machines have been largely replaced by computers, but they still have their fans, including Tom Hanks and the NYPD.
And Now This: Author Elizabeth Wurtzel Reckons with Breast Cancer
"So I have breast cancer, which like many things that happen to women is mostly a pain in the ass."
Living with Fear
Crime writer Roberto Saviano spent 8 years under police protection because of his book, Gomorrah.
Qatar's Frantic Effort to Build a World Cup-Ready City in a Decade
Talking to David Roth about walking the half-finished streets of Doha.