The Economist takes a look at what happens when writers quit drinking.
Eight flop albums by actors. Hilarious.
The Oxford American publishes a list of 50 greatest short stories.
John Stewart hosts a Douche-Off.
Carlene Bauer’s memoir is about being a… good girl?
Louis Menand reviews Thomas Pynchon’s latest novel: Inherent Vice.
The year of awkward young men. Oh god, I loved Adventureland.


