Books
More Than Bedtime Stories: Childhood Books Vignettes
Whether it’s a classic beloved by many or a more obscure work of children’s literature, these vignettes reflect on the power of a book to turn back the clock.
‘On The Threshold Of History’: Ketanji Brown Jackson Talks Memoir at Harvard Event
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson ’92 discussed her new memoir “Lovely One,” recounting her life journey from childhood to being the first Black female Supreme Court justice, at a Thursday evening event in Sanders Theatre.
‘Graveyard Shift’ Review: A Charming, if Predictable, Novella
M. L. Rio is sure to please her cult following with her latest novella, "Graveyard Shift," but the promising plot needs another fifty pages to be truly great.
Artist Profile: Yahya Ashour on the Struggle to Represent Loss
Even though the process can be painful and exhausting, Gazan poet and author Yahya Ashour is a staunch believer in the power of poetry.
Artist Profile: Tayseer Abu Odeh on the Need for Poetry in Exile
Tayseer Abu Odeh emphasizes the importance of writing with conscience not just in his own work, but for writers and thinkers everywhere.
‘What It Is’ Review: Harnessing Images for Creativity
Lynda Barry’s “What It Is” is not just a creative scrapbook but an experience full of thought-provoking questions, doodles, and writing.
Artist Profile: Morgan Parker on ‘You Get What You Pay For’ and the Journey Towards Interconnected Identity
Morgan Parker discusses her new book, "You Get What You Pay For," and the difficulty of healing, self-discovery, and empathizing with others.
Poets that Speak to Us: Vignettes for National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month. As the month comes to a close, celebrate the lasting impression of Crimson Arts writers favorite poets.
Artist Profile: James Rhee On ‘red helicopter,’ Music, and Kindness
James C. Rhee '83 discussed his new book, "red helicopter," with The Harvard Crimson, and embracing risks in the twists and turns of life.
‘All Our Yesterdays’ Review: If Macbeth Were Boring
“All Our Yesterdays” reflects a larger problem with the state of adaptation — often, authors needlessly desire to directly attach themselves to older works.
‘One Last Word’ Review: A Pandora’s Box of Family, Love, Friendship, and Breaking Glass Ceilings
Suzanne Park’s "One Last Word" addresses the seldom discussed experiences of a woman in her thirties in a chaotic and fun read.
‘Funny Story’ Review: The Real Enemy is Adulting
Emily Henry's latest novel is enchanting and full of romantic chemistry. The main takeaway from “Funny Story,” though, is that adulting is hard.
‘Gleem’ Review: A Glittering Glimpse into Carrasco’s Afrofuturistic Worlds
With masterful graphics and fantastical world building, Freddy Carrasco’s debut graphic novel, “Gleem,” dazzles readers with three well-crafted vignettes.
So You Want to Read Arab-American Literature
Arab-American literature offers a personal window into the rich Arab-American cultural heritage not readily accessible in American popular culture.
Artist Profile: Salome P. Agbaroji ’27 Is ‘All of the Above’
Salome P. Agbaroji ’27, the National Youth Poet Laureate, reveals that art was a part of her life long before she was publicly recognized.
Artist Profile: Kate Greene on Writing as Discovery
Writer Kate Greene observes, explores, and experiments in poetry and prose, harmonizing the internal with the external in pursuit of discovery.
A Call to Read Problematic Classic Novels
Valuable classic fiction with prejudiced ideas should remain on our shelves, on our syllabi, and in our minds.
Stratis Haviaras Reading with Sherwin Bitsui and Rowan Ricardo Phillips Weaves Language into Song
Between Phillips and Bitsui, the night of poetry offered a new space for language that constructed new futures and revelations through spoken form.
‘Firebugs’ Review: Identity, Confusion, and the Need for Change
“Firebugs" is a poignant look into love, gender identity, and intimacy set on an Earth affected by climate change.
So You Want to Read Indigenous Fiction
Today's Indigenous writers are changing the narrative, celebrating the beauty of our culture, and uplifting Indigenous identities.
Becca Rothfeld and James Wood at The Harvard Bookstore: Love, Sex, Aesthetics, and the Intersection Between Philosophy and Literature
Becca Rothfeld discussed the combination of philosophy and literature and her debut book, "All Things Are Too Small," at the Harvard Book Store.
So You Want to Read Female Poets
So you want to read female poets? Here's a list of eight must-read female poets — women of the past and present who have dominated the poetic arena.
‘Being Reflected Upon’ Review: When Rejecting Tradition Goes Too Far
Alice Notley’s “Being Reflected Upon” has moments of exquisite textual construction but comes across as pretentious in its pursuit of the avant-garde.
‘So Long, Sad Love’ Review: Charting a Course Through Heartbreak and Healing
"So Long, Sad Love," the latest graphic novel by Mirion Malle, does more than entertain — it challenges and resonates.
‘Ward Toward’ Review: A Stunning Exploration of Form Carves Out An Inventive Path for Poetry
Vulnerable but also distanced, descriptive yet alienating, emotional yet self-depreciating, “Ward Toward” is a work of contrasts and conflicts.