The New Republic’s Books of the Year December 13, 2024
The New Republic has practiced a confrontational, sometimes combative, style of criticism since its early issues—its clarion call Rebecca West’s essay on “The Duty of Harsh Criticism.” Our reviewers tend to be more interested in vigorous discussion o...
AIR MAIL’s 10 Best Books of 2024 December 13, 2024
Percival Everett’s twist on Huckleberry Finn; biographies of Reagan and Isherwood, Didion, and Babitz; and more holiday reading for every type....
Brotherhood – Our Rugby Book of the Year December 06, 2024
Brotherhood is a term deeply rooted in rugby, resonating across teams worldwide. It stems in part from the sport's origins—as a game that remained nominally amateur long after soccer and other sports.This term finds poignant application in the story ...
The Best Books of 2024 (So Far) July 29, 2024
It's time to check in: how's the year in books coming along for you, dear reader? Halfway through 2024, we’re enjoying an embarrassment of literary riches—and now, we’re here to spread the gospel about our favorites.The best books of the year (so far...
The Best Books of the Year (So Far) July 22, 2024
Halfway through the year is a good time to take stock of our reading. The spare elegies of winter have left their mark; the elegant literary novels of spring have come and gone; the big juicy beach reads of summer are just beginning. Let’s pause here...