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Avi Steinberg’s memoir of life as a prison librarian

Brief life of a Harvard conspirator: 1916-2000

Librettist John Weidman writes books for the best.

A tense thriller, with ballerinas

American James Snyder ’73 recreates an Israeli national landmark.

The community organizer, who once worked with César Chávez, now teaches at the Kennedy School.

Photographer Susan Meiselas’s quest to understand via images. With audio from the interview.

Romanticism, a new collection by poet April Bernard, mixes disillusionment with emotion and playfulness.

Elizabeth Whittaker’s beautiful buildings look expensive, but aren’t.

The band Soulfège has international sound and a positive message. With a music video.

Francine Prose writes fiction and nonfiction in many forms. With an audio clip of the author discussing her writing process.

A Kennedy School alumnus tries to revive a Rust Belt town.

Experiences as patient and doctor have shaped David Moolten’s commitment to writing.

How Manhattan journalist Kristin Kimball found the best job in the world.

Entrepreneur and author Michael Fertik aims to help folks keep their reputations safe online.