Doing the Work to Stay Married (Vox)
by Allie Volpe
We’ve all heard that marriages take hard work. Historically, that’s a relatively new concept, and the idea that the work needs to be done by both partners is an even newer one.

A Novel for the People (Literary Hub)
by Tom Comitta
What would the perfect novel for the modern American audience look like? To find out, an author polled the public and wrote a book aimed squarely at the most popular choices—and another novel doing just the opposite.

The Art of Not Judging (The Conversation)
by Lorraine Besser
Our minds are prone to instantly labeling a bit of news or a social media post “good” or “bad.” But that can short-circuit more interesting thoughts that may be more valuable for ourselves and the world.

Insectageddon is Here (The Guardian)
by Tess McClure
As heat joins climate loss and poisons to threaten insects, bugs are dying off at an unexpected pace even in the most protected forests in the world. And so are birds, frogs, and many other participants in the food webs that they’re part of.

The Power of a Phone Call (Sapiens)
by Tanja Ahlin
Many young women from the Indian state of Kerala find work abroad as nurses. Their frequent calls back home reflect a kind of reciprocal care made possible by new technology.

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