Nonfiction
The Creator of 'Lore' Explains How to Make a Scary Story Go Viral
In a few short months, Lore has jumped to the top of the iTunes charts. Hunger for historical horror is alive and well.
How Ancient Greek Tragedies Can Help Veterans Deal with PTSD
Iraq war veteran Colby Buzzell talks with "Theater of War" author Bryan Doerries about how the story of Ajax can literally save lives.
Talking 1970s New York, Boring Politicians, and Pussy Riot with Richard Hell
We caught up with the legendary punk rocker turned memoirist and art critic to talk about his new book, 'Massive Pissed Love.'
Author Maggie Nelson Is in Drag as a Mother and as a Married Person
We caught up with the critically acclaimed 'Argonauts' author to talk about happiness, "crappy" fiction, and the whole narrative behind "becoming a mother."
We Ate a Shit-Ton of Hummus with Israeli Short-Story Writer Etgar Keret
Israel's greatest vegetarian short-story writer was in New York City—and he was hungry.
We Talked to the Godfather of Crime Fiction, James Ellroy, About the Bygone Days of the LAPD
The noir author chatted with us about "the perv zone of greater LA" and why he wishes it could be 1953 again.
Something Nice to Do: An Interview with Renata Adler
We met one of the most fearless writers of our time to talk about her new collection of essays, Selma versus 'Selma,' and the many absurdities of a life of letters.
Real Life Turned Up to 11: 'Actress' and the Documentaries of Robert Greene
Robert Greene's new documentary Actress exists at the blurry intersection between observation and collaboration, nonfiction and drama.
How It Feels to Live Your Life Under Police Protection
Famed crime writer Roberto Saviano on the eight years he's spent worrying about death threats.