Books
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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.