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What Makes a Great Summer Party Novel? Author Rob Franklin Breaks It Down

The author of Great Black Hope, out June 10, breaks down how to make an urban nightlife novel sing—and considers how his debut book fits into the pantheon.

By Emmeline Clein May 28, 2025

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Actor Tommy Dorfman Unpacks Why Conservatism Is Trending in Culture Right Now

By Emmeline Clein

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Boots on the Ground Literature

Writer Andrea Long Chu Breaks Down What Makes a Piece of Criticism Work

By Emmeline Clein

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Anora's Ivy Wolk Reveals the Best Bars in New York for Picking Fights

For the latest installment of Boots on The Ground, CULTURED columnist Emmeline Clein catches the actor fresh off the stage at Jean's for a conversation about February ennui, Alana Haim's face, and where to fight in New York.

By Emmeline Clein February 28, 2025

Actor and Country Singer Lola Kirke Tries Her Hand at Erotica

In the inaugural installment of her new column “Boots on the Ground,” Emmeline Clein takes readers to a Perverted Book Club and catches up with one of its more surprising guests.

By Emmeline Clein January 30, 2025

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