Readings

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Eleanor Catton’s Life Lessons

Hazlitt talks to the winner of this year’s Man Booker Prize about growing up in New Zealand, her literary evolution, and what is truly means to have a dialogue.

From One Boozer To Another

An open letter to Rob Ford—from one addict to another—on the value of admitting to your addiction.

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In Search of Rob Ford's Fictional Forefathers

It’s easy to compare Rob Ford—and his many scandals—to Springfield’s Joe Quimby. He may, however, have even more in common with Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Mayor Wilkins, The Great McGinty, the Mayor of Casterbridge, or a 40-year-old Randy Newman album.