Adrienne Westenfeld

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Our prompt to five writers: “Write about a summer vacation.” The results take us from motels to beaches to airports—and even to the future, featuring an edition of Esquire from 2027.

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“There WILL be a big announcement,” George R.R. Martin says. “Where and when I cannot say.” Really, George?

Sever yourself and the day will arrive before you know it.

From time travel to Hollywood to King Arthur, this summer’s best reads are a wild ride.

These novels will trick you, thrill you, and keep you guessing until the very last page.

Elves, dragons, and magical quests are the perfect ingredients when you need to escape reality.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms began filming in Ireland—and HBO just dropped the first image.

Code Dependent author Madhumita Murgia says that algorithms have become a human rights issue—but there’s still time to change course.

Our foolproof guide to getting caught up now that Dune: Part Two is streaming.

The island's capital is an amalgamation of beach, city, and foodie vibes.

The author of The Winner tells us how money, sex, and tennis explain everything.

To make sense of an ever-changing world, dip into these titles.

“I’ve been in recovery a day at a time for a long time now.”

Entertain and enlighten yourself with these powerful books.

The prequel series—which follows the origins of the Bene Gesserit—just dropped its first teaser.

We now have a release date—and a new teaser!—for our return to Middle-earth.

As the Anne Rice Cinematic Universe returns to the small screen, it’s high time to revisit the author’s beautiful (and bonkers) Vampire Chronicles.

Mickey’s streaming service is worth a subscription for The Sandlot and Remember the Titans alone.

It’s time to give ‘Ted Lasso’ a rest and see what else the streamer has to offer.

Our prompt to five extraordinary writers: “Write a love story.” The results—meet-cutes, time-traveling couples, blind dates gone wrong—remind us why stories of the heart are the backbone of fiction.

Book butlers! Curated libraries! Custom cruises! Literary-themed vacations are the hot new trend in tourism.

The author of The Husbands discusses the agonies and ecstasies of modern romance in the age of “dutiful swiping.”

The Jodie Fosteraissance, Larry David’s swan song, and another stellar sci-fi series from Apple TV+? The small screen spoils us.

The acclaimed author takes us inside his process for writing 'James,' a subversive new take on The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

Our favorites are taking us to dazzling new frontiers.

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Get ready, spiceheads: we'll return to Arrakis in less than two weeks.

Lyz Lenz, author of This American Ex-Wife, discusses the politics of marriage, the need to reimagine what makes a good relationship, and what to do if you’re “divorce-curious.”

These movies simultaneously pull at your heartstrings and poke at your funny bone.

We'll give you a hint: it's way, way less than you think.