Nathan Scott McNamara interviews Aisha Franz, illustrator and author of "Shit is Real."
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Under Illusions: An Interview with Kerry Wallach
Marilyn Macron interviews Kerry Wallach about her book "Passing Illusions: Jewish Visibility in Weimar Germany."
In Defense of Ethical Journalism
Maria Armoudian defends ethical journalism and discusses how misinformation can be deadly.
How We Evaluate Our Current Circumstances: Talking to Steven Pinker
Andy Fitch interviews Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology at Harvard and author of "Enlightenment Now."
Jonathan Gold’s Lessons in Empathy
Martin Gelin remembers a drive around East LA with Jonathan Gold, who celebrated the diversity that makes American cities great.
Who Gets To Write About Whom: Examining Authority, Authenticity, and Appropriation in Biography
Kavita Das examines the questions of authority and appropriation in literature and biography.
In Service of Sincerity: An Interview with Grant Souders
Virginia McLure interviews Grant Souders about his first book of poems, "Service."
Stories Bookstore and Café in Los Angeles
Stories Bookstore and Café in Los Angeles is a member of LARB's Reckless Reader program.
Hereditary and Horror Movie Mothers You Can’t Run Home To
Amanda Feinman reviews Ari Astor's new horror film "Hereditary," pointing out its nuanced take on motherhood not normally seen in the horror genre.
The Secret Koreanness of Sticky Monster Lab, the Character Brand I Struggle to Resist
Colin Marshall on the charm of the Korean Sticky Monster Lab products.