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Sex, drugs, books, runs, herbs, rhythmic breathing–High Winds tries them all, but still sleep eludes him. High Winds is the title character in trans playwright and multimedia artist Sylvan Oswald‘s ...

This is an edition of the Books Briefing, our editors’ weekly guide to the best in books. Sign up for it here. First, here are four new stories from The Atlantic’s Books section: A vision of the city ...

The days are dwindling for holiday shopping, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to score a gorgeous gift! When it comes to gifting, some of the greatest items to receive are those we’d rarely treat ...