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The End of Fun in the NBA

The NBA used to be a slugfest in the 1990s.

The Year of Spicy Literary Fiction

It’s not just ‘All Fours.’ From Sally Rooney to Tony Tulathimutte, some of this year’s best books were glorious raunch fests.

Available this week: "Didion and Babitz" by Lili Anolik
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What We’re Reading to Start the New Year

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The End of Fun in the NBA

The NBA used to be a slugfest in the 1990s.

The Year of Spicy Literary Fiction

It’s not just ‘All Fours.’ From Sally Rooney to Tony Tulathimutte, some of this year’s best books were glorious raunch fests.

Essential Reading

The morning of December 26, 1776, did not start according to plan. The night before, George Washington...
The study of American history and government is undergoing an unprecedented renewal, akin to the phoenix...

In the News

More From Real Clear

Health: Healthcare Trends Shaping 2025 - David Carmouche, RealClearHealth
Investigations: RCI's Picks of the Week - The Editors, RealClearInvestigations
Books & Culture: The End of Fun in the NBA - Oliver Bateman, RealClearBooks
Life: 5 Sneakers To Help You Crush Resolutions - Paolo Sandoval, InsideHook
Sports: Florida State Sued by 6 Ex-Players Over NIL - Alex Squadron, HoopsHQ

RealClearBooks Thursday

What We’re Reading to Start the New Year

New Yorker writers and contributors on the books keeping them company this winter.

Want to Be Happier?

We all want the same thing—and it has very little to do with money.

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