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‘The Float Test’ is a family drama threaded with foreboding
Lynn Steger Strong’s exquisitely written fourth novel, “ The Float Test ,” is a piercing portrait of the Kenner clan, whose ...
Let young readers lose — and find — themselves in literature
Our youth need adults to give them the permission, the time, and the scaffolding to pause long enough to inquire, to muddle ...
Review: How I Write by Sonia Faleiro
Sonia Faleiro’s new book How I Write attempts to extract this very clarity from this haze of the creative process. The book ...
‘Waiting for Godot’ — or some sort of sign — in Lydia Millet’s latest short stories
In 'Atavists,' Lydia Millet's latest collection of short stories, Southern California denizens grapple with an endangered ...
What Does the Literature of the Working Class Look Like?
A portrait of life at a fast-food restaurant shows that there’s both dignity and drudgery in all kinds of labor.
How to Develop Critical Reading Skills to Succeed in MCAT CARS
Why Critical Reading Skills Matter The MCAT CARS section is designed to assess your ability to analyze and interpret complex texts. It doesn’t test scientific knowledge but instead evaluates how […] ...