The extreme right wing has brought the discredited idea of eugenics back into the national conversation. Brave New World and Gattaca offer perspective.

Our Friday Reads are these five new books out this week, and links to related content you won’t find anywhere else. 

The JLF brings together writers from all over the world for readings, lectures, discussions and celebration at the Diggi Palace in Jaipur, India. 

Prizes and awards are forms of cultural capital in prestige-making projects.