Elmore Leonard walks into The Library of America…

John Jeremiah Sullivan goes to Cuba.

So what’s up with the lack of lady writers in the Vogue Edith Wharton spread?

Sadie Stein talks to The Millions about Object Lessons: The Paris Review Presents The Art of the Short Story.

Exploding atomic bombs near beers to see if they’re still good to drink after.

The stars at the top of the Chrysler Building.

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