I’m Only Interested in the Real: A Conversation Between Rachel Cusk and Ira Sachs
In an excerpt from LARB Quarterly no. 41, “Truth,” writer Rachel Cusk and filmmaker Ira Sachs discuss his new film “Passages,” his oeuvre, and the...
In an excerpt from LARB Quarterly no. 41, “Truth,” writer Rachel Cusk and filmmaker Ira Sachs discuss his new film “Passages,” his oeuvre, and the...
Rachel CuskMay 3
In an excerpt from LARB Quarterly no. 41, “Truth,” Sarah Yanni accounts for what she left behind when she called off her wedding—and what she...
Sarah YanniMay 1
Whitney Mallett talks with Geoffrey Mak about his new book “Mean Boys: A Personal History” and trauma plot trends in recent writing.
Whitney MallettApr 28
Sadie Sartini Garner meditates on mortality, music, and Christianity for LARB Quarterly, no. 40: “Water.”
Sadie Sartini GarnerJan 16
Terry Nguyen explores blue essays for LARB Quarterly, no. 40: “Water.”
Terry NguyenJan 3
The Ins/Outs of 2024, as predicted by LARB social media director Maya Chen.
Maya ChenJan 1
Kim Gordon relays the mythos surrounding her late brother in an excerpt from her upcoming book for LARB Quarterly, no. 40: “Water.”
Kim GordonDec 29, 2023
Jayson Buford outlines and itemizes late-capitalist life in New York for the new issue of LARB Quarterly.
Jayson BufordDec 25, 2023
Dorie Chevlen presents a LARB Quarterly essay so relatable that Everybody.World made it a T-shirt.
Dorie ChevlenDec 16, 2023
Four Palestinian poets write in a time of catastrophe.
Sara Abou Rashed, Lena Khalaf Tuffaha, Jessica Abughattas, Deema K. Shehabi, Elizabeth MetzgerDec 4, 2023
A new poem from Palestinian writer Mosab Abu Toha in Gaza.
Mosab Abu TohaNov 22, 2023
In a preview of the new LARB Quarterly, no. 39: “Air,” Dan O’Brien finds symbols of life and faith in the theater.
Dan O’BrienOct 30, 2023
In a preview of the new LARB Quarterly, no. 39: “Air,” Corina Zappia considers the state of travel for single women.
Corina ZappiaOct 27, 2023
In a preview of LARB Quarterly no. 39: “Air,” Matthew Mullins explores exvangelical indie rock and reevaluates his own identity within the American...
Matthew MullinsOct 23, 2023
In a preview of the new LARB Quarterly, no. 39: “Air,” Meghan Racklin considers the life and imperfectly rendered image of Empress Elisabeth of...
Meghan RacklinOct 20, 2023
In a preview of the new LARB Quarterly, no. 39: “Air,” Nicholas Shapiro, Kate McInerny, Matyos Kidane, and Jacobo Pereira-Pacheco discuss the effects...
Nicholas Shapiro, Kate McInerny, Matyos Kidane, Jacobo Pereira-PachecoOct 13, 2023
In a preview of LARB Quarterly no. 39 “Air,” Michelle Chihara interviews Lawrence Weschler about his ancestry, his relationship to Los Angeles...
Michelle ChiharaOct 6, 2023
In a preview of LARB Quarterly no. 39: “Air,” Tosten Burks surveys the new philosophy and syntax of basketball writing.
Tosten BurksSep 29, 2023
In a preview of LARB Quarterly no. 39: “Air,” Katie Kadue breaks down the misogynist history of the rape joke.
Katie KadueSep 25, 2023
In a preview of LARB Quarterly no. 39: “Air,” Lauren Collee explores the history of light pollution.
Lauren ColleeSep 4, 2023
In a preview of LARB Quarterly no. 38: Earth, Ali Bektaş examines one of the state’s most contentious and consequential industries.
Ali BektaşAug 5, 2023
In a preview of “LARB Quarterly” no. 38: “Earth,” Camila Fabbri considers what forever means, as translated by Robin Myers.
Camila Fabbri, Robin MyersJul 31, 2023
In a preview of LARB Quarterly no. 38: Earth, Juliana Spahr explores the end.
Juliana SpahrJul 28, 2023
In a preview of LARB Quarterly, no. 38: Earth, Editor-in-Chief Michelle Chihara explores the opaque world of global finance.
Michelle ChiharaJul 24, 2023