Readings

The author discusses his new book on Merle Oberon, the Golden Age of Hollywood starlet whose South Asian heritage was hidden from the industry. 

The author of Sucker Punch on surrendering to life's cycles, writing about her divorce, and picking the right fights.

Desire and decision may not line up. Or indecision ends up being its own decision.

The author of One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This on euphemistic violence, Western hypocrisy, and personal complicity.

after Black Belt Eagle Scout’s ‘Scorpio Moon’

The veteran journalist and author of At a Loss for Words on how leaders have—and do—use language to sow the seeds of discord.

On women in Antonioni’s films

The cross-border journeys of a beloved symbol