David Remnick and Henry Finder have gathered an insightful collection of the New Yorker's most integral reporting on climate change, from years past to present and, of course, years to come in The Fragile Earth.
Tag: essays
Louise Glück, American Poet Wins 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature
It was announced today, that Louise Glück is the recipient of this year’s literature Nobel Prize.
She is only the 16th woman to win this honor and also the first American since Bob Dylan in 2016.
She is professor at Yale University who teaches english and has published twelve collections of poetry, in addition to many essays on the topic of poetry. Her writing usually includes a look at childhood and family life.
Glück isn’t new to winning prestigious prizes, however. Her collection The Wild Iris, won her a Pulitzer in 1992, she won another the very next year for “Firstborn”, The National Book Award in 2014 and the National Humanities medal awarded to her by President Barack Obama.
Featured image via BBC
Patti Smith’s Ode To Coffee
If you notice me mentioning black coffee numerous times, it's only because this memoir is an ode to Smith's love for it. It's about life between two cups.
Leslie Jordan’s Book Of Comic Essays
Leslie Jordan is gifting the world a new book.
8 Best New Indie Books of Summer
Whether you’re reading by the pool or staying in your air-conditioned home, these indie reads from She Reads are sure to satisfy.
