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In 2021, Gini Alhadeff, author and translator, brought a new concept to the venerable publisher New Directions. What if, she proposed, New Directions published short books—novellas or long stories—as ...

Put down the tome – there are easier ways to tackle your 2026 reading goal. Reading shouldn’t be stressful, but sometimes that "read more" resolution can feel like a challenge. To help jump-start your ...