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3 movies that strike a balance between escapism and anxiety

3 movies that strike a balance between escapism and anxiety

What to watch next while sheltering in place? Critic Justin Chang recommends “Sorry We Missed You,” “Green for Danger” and “My Neighbor Totoro.“
by Justin Chang

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The Thread: ‘The Vanishing Half’ a must-read for summer

The Thread: ‘The Vanishing Half’ a must-read for summer

How’s your summer reading list shaping up? Kerri Miller shares a must-read for that list about colorism, memory and family life in the 1950s and ’60s.
by Kerri Miller

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In 'Notes From An Apocalypse,' the end of the world is a state of mind

In 'Notes From An Apocalypse,' the end of the world is a state of mind

In charming, anxious, tender essays, writer Mark O'Connell examines his own apocalyptic frame of mind by taking "a series of perverse pilgrimages" to subcultures preparing for the end of the world.
by Annalisa Quinn

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Indie booksellers turn virtual in response to pandemic

Indie booksellers turn virtual in response to pandemic

Many small bookstores are being nimble during the pandemic as they try to serve customers, even as they try to keep their heads above water.
by Euan Kerr

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Minnesota libraries offer contactless curbside pickup to serve readers

Minnesota libraries offer contactless curbside pickup to serve readers

Libraries across Minnesota remain closed to the public, but some have started offering contactless curbside pickup for patrons looking for a fresh influx of reading material.
by Emily Bright

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In Cesar Aira's latest, 'Artforum' has a magic beyond the page

In Cesar Aira's latest, 'Artforum' has a magic beyond the page

Aira's oddball new novella chronicles his love affair with the magazine “Artforum,” to which he ascribes almost magical qualities. It's a giddy, self-indulgent but delightful read.
by Kamil Ahsan

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'Meet Me At Midnight' for a lively summer romp

'Meet Me At Midnight' for a lively summer romp

None of us are likely to have a glorious summer this year — but crack open Jessica Pennington's new “Meet Me at Midnight” and follow the charming enemies-to-lovers story, and you'll get close.
by Alethea Kontis

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