Nature Matrix: New and Selected Essays
A collection of essays by Robert Michael Pyle that delves into his lifelong connection with the natural world, exploring conservation, wilde…
Essays / Essay Collections
This is Water
David Foster Wallace's profound commencement speech on the art of living a conscious life, offering timeless advice on compassion and mindfu…
Just Before Dark
Jim Harrison's captivating essays and articles span 25 years, offering a unique blend of nature, food, and life's simple pleasures.
A Hunter's Heart: Honest Essays on Blood Sport
A compelling collection of essays that delves into the profound connection between humans and nature, exploring the emotional complexities o…
Maps and Legends
A Pulitzer Prize-winning author explores the power and significance of books in this captivating collection of essays.
Manhood for Amateurs
Michael Chabon's introspective and witty exploration of fatherhood, masculinity, and the complexities of modern life.
The Dyer's Hand and Other Essays
A collection of insightful and thought-provoking essays that delve into the human condition, psychology, and the mysteries of the mind.
The Federalist Papers
A foundational collection of political essays by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison, advocating for the ratification of the U.S…
Several Short Sentences About Writing
A book that promises to revolutionize your writing by changing how you think and perceive, offering first steps and experiments to boost you…
Real Live Nude Girl: Chronicles of Sex-Positive Culture
Carol Queen's candid and insightful essays explore the pleasures and politics of sex, from spanking to safe-sex clubs and the Men's Movement…
Frantumaglia: A Writer's Journey
Dive into the mind of Elena Ferrante, the enigmatic author of the Neapolitan Quartet, as she shares her thoughts on writing, feminism, and t…
Look Both Ways
Debbie Millman's 'Look Both Ways' is a captivating collection of essays that blend design, personal reflection, and the beauty of everyday l…
Graphic Design Rants and Raves
Dive into the world of graphic design with Steven Heller's provocative essays, exploring design's role in culture, politics, and everyday li…
The World Set Free
Explore the visionary essays of H.G. Wells, delving into the future of humanity and the potential for global liberation.
I Was Told There'd Be Cake
A hilarious and heartfelt collection of essays that chronicles the author's misadventures in urban life, from museum mishaps to mysterious n…
Half Empty
A witty and insightful collection of essays that champions the power of negativity, turning disappointment into a source of strength and hum…
We Are Never Meeting in Real Life
Samantha Irby's hilarious and heartfelt essay collection chronicles the chaotic and often absurd moments of her life, offering a brutally ho…
You Can't Touch My Hair
Comedian Phoebe Robinson delivers a hilarious and insightful collection of essays on race, gender, and pop culture, blending humor with shar…
I Can't Date Jesus
A witty and soul-searching collection of essays about growing up as a creative, sensitive black man in a world that often tries to diminish …
The Fran Lebowitz Reader
A hilarious and acerbic essay collection from the legendary New York satirist, Fran Lebowitz, offering a witty take on life's vicissitudes.
We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy
Ta-Nehisi Coates reflects on race, Barack Obama's presidency, and the backlash that followed, including the election of Donald Trump, in thi…
Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now
Maya Angelou's inspiring collection of essays on life, virtue, and personal growth, celebrated by Oprah Winfrey and Toni Morrison.
The Best American Essays of the Century
Dive into a century of American thought with fifty-five unforgettable essays from the finest writers of the twentieth century.
The Hidden Machinery: Essays on Writing
Unlock the secrets of great literature with this insightful masterclass from Margot Livesey, perfect for both avid readers and aspiring writ…