The Garden Against Time
Olivia Laing's bestselling book explores the complex history and radical possibilities of gardens, weaving together personal restoration wit…
Essays / Essay Collections
Women & Power
Mary Beard, renowned classicist and feminist, explores the historical treatment of powerful women and the cultural roots of misogyny, from a…
I Feel Bad About My Neck
Nora Ephron's witty and candid exploration of aging, offering a hilarious and relatable take on the trials and tribulations of growing older…
Plainwater
Anne Carson's 'Plainwater' is a mesmerizing blend of poetry and prose that pushes the boundaries of language and form, offering a unique fus…
On Photography
Susan Sontag's groundbreaking exploration of the power and implications of photography, blending sharp criticism with profound insights.
Nothing Good Can Come From This
Kristi Coulter's debut essay collection offers a frank, funny, and feminist exploration of life after giving up alcohol, revealing the unexp…
I Heard What You Said
A fearless exploration of racism in British classrooms, told through the unique perspective of a black teacher navigating a predominantly wh…
How To Be a Woman
A witty and insightful exploration of modern feminism, blending humor with sharp commentary on gender roles, politics, and culture.
These Precious Days
Ann Patchett's heartfelt and witty collection of essays explores life's big questions with humor, insight, and unsentimental humanity.
Conversations on Love
A profound exploration of love through the lens of renowned authors and experts, offering insights into finding, sustaining, and healing fro…
The Science of Last Things
Ellen Wayland-Smith explores the boundaries of human existence through personal and philosophical reflections on life's liminal states, blen…
It's Terrible the Things I Have to Do to Be Me
Explore the intricate web of female celebrity through interconnected essays that dissect the artful and grueling demands of femininity in a …
Exophony
Discover the electrifying essays of National Book Award Winner Yoko Tawada in her first English collection, offering a unique perspective th…
Portrait of an Island on Fire
A searing collection of essays that critiques the lasting social and political effects of colonialism in Mauritius, offering a profound and …
Authority
Andrea Long Chu's bold and provocative essay collection challenges the notion of authority in criticism and culture, offering a witty and in…
Rogues
A gripping collection of twelve stories by Patrick Radden Keefe, exploring crime, corruption, and intrigue, featuring meticulously reported …
The Women Are Not Fine
A gripping exploration of the hidden struggles of women, revealing the truths behind their smiles and the societal pressures they face.
How To Read Now
A provocative and witty exploration of reading's true power, challenging conventional wisdom and urging a more engaged, ethical approach to …
A Little Devil in America
A profound exploration of Black performance and its profound impact on American culture, from Soul Train to Beyoncé, blending personal histo…
A Horse At Night
A unique blend of diary and fiction, this book blurs the lines between reality and imagination, inviting readers into a world where the boun…
Not to read
A collection of essays exploring the joy of reading and the freedom to choose what truly matters.
Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim
A witty and poignant collection of essays by David Sedaris, uncovering the absurdity and humor in everyday life.
When You Are Engulfed in Flames
David Sedaris's hilarious and absurd take on everyday life, from parasitic worms to quitting smoking in Tokyo, delivers a masterpiece of com…
E.B. White on Dogs
Discover the heartwarming and humorous world of E.B. White's beloved canine companions through his witty essays, poems, and letters.