Violent PhenomenaThese essays, deftly blending the political and the personal, offer fresh, galvanizing, and passionate perspectives on literary translation.Jhumpa Lahiri A manifesto in 22 essays, Violent Phenomena breaks stale rules about who can and should translate, envisioning a future more reflective of the beautiful polyphony of literature in all languages. ? What would it take to unlearn centuries of colonial influence over the books we read? The values,

to be a seeker

Johnny is the only one who can see them

Time to head back to school with this bestselling groovy Pete the Cat book

civic centers

Whether visiting Mount Rushmore

and “impossible interviews” with the likes of Montezuma and a Neanderthal

As the newlyweds’ chaperone

Zaytinya’s menu has always showcased the region’s extraordinary food traditions while innovating in José’s signature style: delicious

Anna is the de facto leader

Old Post Office and the offices that Mark Twain described as "the ugliest building in America

and community

Be bold—do the thing that scares me