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December 2024

Happy Birthday, Patti Smith

Born December 30, 1946, Chicago, IL

Dec 30, 2024 •

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In Memoriam: Joan Didion

Died December 23, 2021, New York, NY

Dec 24, 2024 •

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In Memoriam: bell hooks

Died December 15, 2021, Berea, KY

Dec 15, 2024 •

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Happy Birthday, Joan Didion

Born December 5, 1934, Sacramento, CA | Died December 23, 2021, New York, NY

Dec 5, 2024 •

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and

Cheyenne Paterson

In Memoriam: Hannah Arendt

Died December 4, 1975, New York, NY

Dec 4, 2024 •

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and

In Memoriam: James Baldwin

Died December 1, 1987, Saint Paul de Vence, France

Dec 1, 2024 •

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November 2024

October 2024

Best American Essays 2024: #10 on Indie Bestseller List

Because People Are Reading & Loving Essays

Oct 31, 2024 •

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