The Gleeful, Chaotic World of Underground Comics
Diane DiMassa’s Hothead Paisan is full of unrestrained, devil-may-care attitude.

Diane DiMassa’s Hothead Paisan is full of unrestrained, devil-may-care attitude.
In Emily St. James’s new novel, three trans women figure out what life to live—and what to sacrifice for it.
Chloe Caldwell’s Women revolves around a life-altering yet toxic affair.
In Catherine Airey’s new novel, a young person’s curiosity about a life lived without social media or streaming is deployed to superb effect.
Contemplating death at the start of a new year
’Tis the season for best-of coverage.
Cher’s memoir is a valuable document of a young girl thrust into the adult world.
Political autobiographies are usually dreck, but some rise above their genre.
The author’s exploration of the art of Edvard Munch is moving and worthwhile.
It lets us explore the allure of living a totally new life.