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    Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion by Jia Tolentino
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    'Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion' by Jia Tolentino is a collection of essays that delve into modern forms of self-delusion, examining topics such as commodification, gender, sex, identity, and the internet. Tolentino's writing style is often personal, offering insights into societal issues like feminism, patriarchy, and capitalism as experienced by millennials in the U.S. The essays are well-researched, clever, and articulate, with a focus on the changes brought about by the digital age, commercialization of identity, and the evolving role of women in society.

    In the beginning the internet seemed good. “I was in love with the internet the first time I used it at my dad’s office and thought it was the ULTIMATE COOL,” I wrote, when I was ten, on an Angelfire ...

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    Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion
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    "Slouching Towards Bethlehem" by Joan Didion is a collection of essays that provide a captivating insight into the author's experiences and observations, particularly focusing on 1960s California. Didion's writing style is described as lyrical, mysterious, and engaging, requiring careful reading to fully appreciate the imagery she conveys. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from personal reflections on self-respect and keeping a notebook to societal issues such as the cultural milieu of California during that era.

    this book is called Slouching Towards Bethlehem because for several years now certain lines from the Yeats poem which appears two pages back have reverberated in my inner ear as if they were surgicall...

  3. 'A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again' by David Foster Wallace is a collection of essays that cover a wide range of topics, from the mundaneness of life to the experiences on a Caribbean cruise. The essays are filled with insightful observations, humor, and a mix of highbrow and lowbrow commentary. The title essay, describing a luxury cruise, stands out as a highlight, capturing the weirdness and sheer brilliance of the experience.

    When I left my boxed township of Illinois farmland to attend my dad’s alma mater in the lurid jutting Berkshires of western Massachusetts, I all of a sudden developed a jones for mathematics. I’m star...

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    The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green
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    The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green is a collection of essays that delve into various aspects of the Anthropocene era, exploring topics ranging from the invention of Dr Pepper to the impact of humanity on the planet. Green's writing style is described as thought-provoking, emotionally resonant, and deeply personal, offering unique insights into human experiences and interactions with the world.

    I find more and more that I refer to it as “it” and “this” without naming or needing to name, because we are sharing the rare human experience so ubiquitous that the pronouns require no antecedent. Ho...

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    Pulphead by John Jeremiah Sullivan
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    John Jeremiah Sullivan's 'Pulphead' is an eclectic collection of essays that engage readers with a mix of personal experiences and insightful observations on various subjects such as music, pop culture, historical figures, and peculiar events. Sullivan's writing style combines humor, empathy, and a deep curiosity that allows him to bring to life even the most mundane topics like Christian rock festivals or forgotten explorers in a captivating manner. The book showcases Sullivan's ability to make seemingly uninteresting subjects intriguing through his engaging storytelling and personal involvement in each essay.

    It is wrong to boast, but in the beginning, my plan was perfect. I was assigned to cover the Cross-Over Festival in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, three days of the top Christian bands and their backer...

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    Consider the Lobster and Other Essays by David Foster Wallace
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    'Consider the Lobster and Other Essays' by David Foster Wallace is a collection of essays that cover a wide range of topics, from John McCain's political campaign to the porn industry, from lobsters to grammar. Wallace's writing style is described as discursive, digressive, and acerbic, with a mix of philosophical musings and humor. The essays provoke thoughtful responses from readers, challenging assumptions and exploring the complexities of modern life with both wit and humanity.

    THE AMERICAN ACADEMY of Emergency Medicine confirms it: Each year, between one and two dozen adult US males are admitted to ERs after having castrated themselves. With kitchen tools, usually, sometime...

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    The White Album by Joan Didion
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    The White Album by Joan Didion is a collection of essays that reflect on America in the 1970s, focusing on various topics such as water distribution in California, the Governor's Residence, migraine headaches, California Republic, and the late 1960s and early 1970s. Didion's writing style is described as magnificent, well-constructed, sardonic, incisive, precise, and world-weary, with vivid imagery and razor-sharp insight. The essays cover a wide range of subjects, from California to Hawaii, artist's lives to civil unrest, capturing snapshots of the era with a slightly aloof yet captivating style.

    we tell ourselves stories in order to live. The princess is caged in the consulate. The man with the candy will lead the children into the sea. The naked woman on the ledge outside the window on the s...

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    Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay
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    'Bad Feminist' by Roxane Gay is a collection of essays that covers a wide range of topics including race, gender, sexuality, feminism, pop culture, politics, and personal experiences. The author shares her opinions on various issues and presents a thought-provoking exploration of societal expectations, politics, and feminist literary criticism. Gay's writing style is described as erudite, smart, insightful, and thought-provoking, with a mix of personal anecdotes and critical reflections on current events and trends in entertainment.

    Niche dating sites are interesting. You can go to JDate or Christian Mingle or Black People Meet or any number of dating websites expressly designed for birds of a feather to flock together. If you ha...

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    The Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison
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    'The Empathy Exams' by Leslie Jamison is a collection of personal essays that delve deep into the exploration of empathy, pain, and human connection. Through her poignant writing style, Jamison shares her own vulnerabilities and experiences, inviting readers to reflect on their own understanding of empathy in various situations. The book covers a wide range of topics, from medical education to societal issues, all woven together with a focus on the complexities of human emotions and interactions.

    The essays in 'The Empathy Exams' offer a unique and thought-provoking insight into the different facets of empathy, pain, and connection. Jamison's writing style is both intellectually engaging and emotionally raw, creating a powerful narrative that challenges readers to consider the ways in which they relate to others and navigate the complexities of human experiences.

    My job title is medical actor, which means I play sick. I get paid by the hour. Medical students guess my maladies. I’m called a standardized patient, which means I act toward the norms set for my dis...

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    Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches by Audre Lorde
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    Sister Outsider is a collection of essays and speeches by Audre Lorde, a Black lesbian feminist, that covers a range of topics such as feminism, race relations, homophobia, and classism. The writing style is described as thoughtful, intelligent, critical, and outspoken, with Lorde being praised for her ability to communicate important issues clearly. The book offers a historical perspective on feminism and intersectionality, addressing relevant themes that are as important today as they were 40 years ago.

    SINCE I’VE RETURNED from Russia a few weeks ago, I’ve been dreaming a lot. At first I dreamt about Moscow every night. Sometimes my lover and I had returned there; sometimes I would be in warmer, fami...

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