Good Riddance to Long Books, and More

Novels have generally been getting shorter since the 18th century.

Good riddance to long books. Novels have generally been getting shorter since the 18th century. The Booker Prize is embracing the brevity... more »

Martha Graham exuded a cool, detached air. But there was inkwell throwing, tablecloth yanking, phone slamming, and other choleric fits of pique ... more »

The Italian author Francesco Pacifico tackles a comple…