Consider the Lobster
A witty and insightful collection of essays that tackles everything from lobster pain to political campaigns, showcasing David Foster Wallac…
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Notes of a Native Son
James Baldwin's seminal essay collection explores the complexities of black life in America with wit and prophetic insight, capturing the da…
The Common Reader
A fascinating journey through literary history, exploring medieval England, tsarist Russia, Elizabethan playwrights, and Victorian society, …
Teaching a Stone to Talk
Annie Dillard's captivating collection explores the natural world and human experience through her unique lens, blending wonder and insight.
Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Black Man
A compelling collection of portraits that delves into the lives of influential Black Americans, offering profound insights into American soc…
Otherwise Known as the Human Condition
A dazzling collection of essays spanning 25 years, exploring music, literature, photography, and more with wit and insight.
Art and Ardor
A compelling collection of essays by Cynthia Ozick, spanning from 1968 to 1983, showcasing her insightful critiques and reflections on liter…
Cultural Amnesia
A witty and encyclopedic journey through the minds of the 20th century's greatest thinkers, artists, and philosophers, rescuing some and re-…
Arguably
A collection of provocative essays from Christopher Hitchens, spanning politics, literature, and religion, showcasing his razor-sharp wit an…
The Braindead Megaphone
George Saunders's first nonfiction collection is a witty and insightful exploration of literature, travel, and politics, showcasing his uniq…
Sex and the River Styx
Edward Hoagland's final collection of essays takes readers on a journey through his life, from rural Connecticut to global adventures, blend…
My Misspent Youth
A poignant collection of essays exploring the search for authenticity and the disillusionments of modern life, set against the backdrop of N…
The White Album
A cultural mosaic of the late 1960s and 1970s, Joan Didion's 'The White Album' explores the darker side of the era through essays on the Man…
Shadows at Noon: The South Asian Twentieth Century
A groundbreaking exploration of South Asian history that challenges the narrative of division, revealing the deep cultural connections betwe…
Traders in Men: Merchants and the Transformation of the Transatlantic Slave Trade
Uncover the brutal and intricate history of the British slave trade, revealing how merchants, African brokers, and American traders develope…
Our NHS: A History of Britain's Best Loved Institution
Discover the fascinating history and resilience of the NHS, from its inception to its role as a national treasure, through the eyes of patie…