David Duchovny’s New York

Highly sensitive or easily offended people aren’t the target audience here, of course.

During the Vietnam War, Francesco Da Vinci was a conscientious objector. We talk to him about the vulnerability of Russian protestors now.

Claire-Louise Bennett explores literature’s capacity to shape a life, and, at times, replace it

The actor, playwright, and screenwriter talks about his memoir, sobriety, women in politics, and what’s next

A new novel treads a shaky line between cultures in post-dictatorship Chile

James Joyce’s masterpiece is turning 100 years old. It might never have been published if a succession of women hadn’t helped the novelist along the way.

A new book ventures to the farthest reaches of the Marvel Universe and returns with stories to spare

In her first novel in 21 years, the great American writer drags us laughing and screaming into a frightening future

“The thing which I admired and respected most about Miguel was his uncompromising ferocity and his truthfulness – neither of which he had to work at.”