Book Review

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A dimly lit study with bookshelves and a desk lamp illuminating an open book, symbolizing the exploration of trauma in Emily LaBarge's 'Dog Days'.

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Emily LaBarge's 'Dog Days' Explores Trauma

Emily LaBarge's debut, 'Dog Days,' is already being hailed as 'ingenious' by The New York Times .

Julian Adebayo·May 20, 2026

The Donetsk Regional Academic Drama Theater in Mariupol with the word 'children' painted on the ground, symbolizing a desperate plea before the bombing.

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James Verini's 'The Theater' Details Mariupol Bombing

Outside the Donetsk Regional Academic Drama Theater in Mariupol, the word 'дети' (children) was painted on the ground.

Mateo Garcia·May 18, 2026

A diverse group of students and adults in a dimly lit room, strategizing over global power dynamics, symbolizing elite influence.

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Theo Baker's 'How to Rule the World' Explores Elite Power

In 2022, Stanford University abruptly canceled its long-standing 'Eurotrash' party, offering little explanation, according to Vanity Fair.

Ananya Sharma·May 18, 2026

A lone figure contemplates a stormy sea, symbolizing the profound emotional journey through grief and loss.

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Jesmyn Ward's New Book 'On Witness and Respair' Explores Grief

In her new collection, 'On Witness and Respair,' Jesmyn Ward confronts the devastating loss of her husband in early 2020 to COVID-19, alongside the global pandemic and the murder of George Floyd.

Ananya Sharma·May 18, 2026