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Jennifer Wright on Mamie Fish, TikTok Tradwives and the Return of Gilded Excess

Wright draws a tidy line from Newport's grand soirees to the high gloss of today’s influencer culture, where attention still functions as currency.
By Jasmine Lobe
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12 New Non-Fiction Books You Need to Read in 2025

It’s up to you whether to pre-order now, but get your bookmarks ready. 
By Nathan Smith
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The Must-Read Art Books to Pick Up This Fall

Our autumn art book recommendations, all slated for release in the coming months, are equal parts rich in detail, lovely to look at and insightful.
By Nadja Sayej
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The Best Books About Serial Killers, Real and Imagined

By Lisa Levy
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The Multi-Billion Dollar ‘Troubled Teen’ Industry Is Getting a True-Crime Reckoning

By Andy Hirschfeld

The Must-Reads of 2019’s National Book Awards Shortlist

By Lauren LeBlanc
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Fall Preview 2018: Everything You Need to Watch, Hear, See, Read and Experience This Season

By Observer Culture Staff
Why can’t watching TV be just as educational as reading a book?

Are Books Superior to TV?

By Melissa Chu
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