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I have heard the name Wendell Berry for years, but I have never made the time to read one of his books, either his essays or novels. Upon listening to the Trip to Costa Rica with father reveals memories of past and current reading habits of great books.

There is great value in the thirst for learning, for asking the deep questions, for pondering the works of those who have asked those questions before us: Homer, St. Augustine, Dante, Dostoevsky.

Two controversial queer films are available to watch for the first time in nearly 40 years.

Older men obsessed with younger men form the crux of two recently restored Spanish queer classics from the '70s.

With summer now in full swing, finding the perfect beach read can feel like just another thing on the to-do list. It should be lighthearted, readable, and, ideally, make you look good on social media. Rather than reaching for the latest Colleen Hoover or that biography you keep meaning to read, consider one of the following books, which are just as good of an escape from the daily doldrums.

Like the fertile soil of a well-kept garden, a life of splendid, utter uselessness yields abundance beyond our immediate aims

The stranger keeps his secrets close. When he arrives at the Phaeacian court, he finds hosts that are generous—and curious about his identity. The king ...

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FDA confirms Johnson & Johnson vaccine prevented all deaths and hospitalizations in trial The United States could be days away from getting a third COVID-19 vaccine. A Food and Drug Administration review has confirmed that Johnson & Johnsons COVID-19 vaccine, which only requires a single shot, is safe and effective, meaning it could be authorized for emergency approval "as soon as this weekend," The FDA review showed the vaccine was 66 percent effective at preventing moderate to severe COVID-1...