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“Those who returned home having come close to death would find it difficult, if not impossible, to leave the war behind them and readjust to civilian life.” David Nasaw delves into the physical and mental trauma of the Second World War. | Lit Hub History
In an era of meme stocks, crypto bubbles, and skyrocketing housing costs, The Big Short hits harder than ever. A lot has changed since Michael Lewis wrote The Big Short, but some things—like who really pays for an unchecked financial system—are as relevant as ever. The new audiobook edition, narrated for the first time by the author himself, brings Lewis’ masterful storytelling to life with insights and humor that made the book a phenomenon.
How book bans continue to threaten authors’ livelihoods: “I am scared that my books won’t even get bought by publishers because they’re so queer.” | Electric Literature
