Books
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.
Harvard Authors Profile: Tom W. Seeman ’85 on Crafting A Faithful Memoir
Tom W. Seeman '85 hopes to convey the importance of “small kindnesses,” specifically kindness through service, in his memoir "Animals I Want To See."
‘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.
‘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.
Telling Her Story: Vignettes for Women’s History Month
Here are The Crimson’s Arts Board’s favorite books and authors to turn to in reflection on gender, womanhood, and femininity.
‘Swanna in Love’ Review: Girlhood at Its Most Grotesque
In “Swanna in Love,” Jennifer Belle depicts female growth emerging from rather rotten experiences, capitalizing on believable teenage voice.
‘The Book of Love’ Review: Supernatural Tale Bites Off More Than It Can Chew
Kelly Link's first novel “The Book of Love” struggles to find its footing, creating a choppy story and laborious reading experience.
Cristina Henríquez at The Harvard Bookstore on Finding Humanity Through Historical Fiction
On March 6, acclaimed author Cristina Henríquez transformed The Harvard Bookstore into a sanctum to discuss her new novel, “The Great Divide.”
‘Silver’ Review: The Sonorous Music of Paradoxes
Across 27 poems, Rowan Ricardo Phillips sings a melody as sharp and cutting as metal in his latest collection, “Silver.”
Harvard Authors Profile: Chase D. Melton ’25 on the Importance of Humans and the Generosity of Art
During his Artist Development Fellowship, Chase D. Melton ’25 spent his summer in Berlin writing about everything but Berlin.
Artist Profile: Michael Van Valkenburgh and the Poetic Beauty of ‘Brooklyn Bridge Park’
Before Michael Van Valkenburgh, renowned architect and educator, and his team, New York had not seen a new major park built since the 1870’s.
Harvard Authors Profile: Celeste Ng Cares About More Than the Truth
Ng writes her fiction novels wielding a metaphorical crowbar, prying apart stories that initially appear objective to reveal inner nuances.
‘Joyce Carol Oates: Letters to a Biographer’ Review: Understanding The Dark Lady of American Letters
In this epistolary collection, Greg Johnson gives readers a glimpse into Oates's professional life, writing process, and poignant humanity.
‘When Among Crows’ Review: Short and Bittersweet
Veronica Roth, the author behind the beloved “Divergent” novels, has breathed new life into Slavic folklore in her latest book, “When Among Crows.”
‘Colorfast’ Review: Simplicity and Beauty in Tandem
In “Colorfast,” poet Rose McLarney takes readers on a unique and nostalgic journey through her upbringing in the Appalachian Mountains.
It’s What’s on the Inside That Counts — Or Is It?
A good cover reflects the time and effort invested by the author and publishing company, and is also the natural option for a book-lover.
‘Empire of the Damned’ Review: A Wickedly Good Time
It’s time to make vampires cool again. “Empire of the Damned” reignites readers’ obsession with all things dark and wicked.
‘The Reservoir’ Review: Literary Eloquence and Emotion, Unmasked
David Duchovny's “The Reservoir” is touching, ironic, and heartbreaking all at once, a startling reminder of just how recent the COVID-19 era was.
‘Mandible Wishbone Solvent’ Review: A Grueling Yet Gratifying Must-Read
Asiya Wadud’s poetry collection “Mandible Wishbone Solvent” is a wonderfully confusing yet revolutionary read, despite its mere 88 pages.
Norton Lecture Series: Viet Thanh Nguyen’s ‘On Crossing Borders’
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and professor Viet Thanh Nguyen took the stage for his fourth Norton Lecture, titled “On Crossing Borders.”