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The Free Press Summer Reading List
Abigail Shrier on Lena Dunham. Douglas Murray on a ‘masterpiece’ of a new novel. Aaron MacLean on a century of British grand strategy. And more!
June 19, 2026
The Free Press
What the Spelling Bee Taught Me About Excellence
I competed in the Scripps National Spelling Bee 10 years ago. It may be the purest meritocracy America has left.
May 31, 2026
Mitchell Robson
David Mamet vs. the Snobs
And why the legendary playwright hates Salinger, Steinbeck—and school.
February 5, 2026
Shilo Brooks
1HR 1M
A Man Should Know: How to Read
Finding a great book isn’t enough. Sometimes, you need to find that book at the right time in your life.
January 2, 2026
Elliot Ackerman
Ancient Wisdom: I Want to Die with a Book in My Hands
We read differently in old age. After a lifetime of living, we have a different perspective on the things we read, often holding authors to a higher…
January 2, 2026
Joseph Epstein
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