But for many working adults, the summer can often feel the same as the rest of the year. So, maybe our idea of a “summer read” should encompass a wider swath of books? Here are a few out this week.
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What separates the ultrarich from the just-plain-rich? The gigayacht.
A new collection of essays by New Yorker writer Evan Osnos, The Haves and Have-Yachts, provides rich research and material for the conversation about extreme wealth in America today.
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New books this week cover problematic parents, the ultrarich, and a year without sex
Publishing this week: new fiction from Susan Choi, essays from Evan Osnos and memoir from Molly Jong-Fast. Plus, Melissa Febos reflects on her year of abstinence.
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5 buzzy books out this week that look inward
A number of books out this week — a tale of tribal politics, a close-focus mystery, measured criticism and a unique relationship — are tied up in answering the question: How do we define ourselves?
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Democracy and Ukraine
The Public’s Radio’s podcast on immigration, Mosaic, has a community essay series. This essay is by Dr. Michael Fine, a writer, community organizer, and family physician. He writes about going to the Ukrainian border to treat refugees and who helped him get there. When Russia invaded Ukraine, I tried to get there to help Ukrainians […]
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One Year in the U.S.
The Public’s Radio’s podcast on immigration, Mosaic, has a community essay series. This one is by Elvin Quero, who is originally from Barquisimeto, Venezuela. He writes about moving to Rhode Island a year ago. Our Production Director, James Baumgartner provides the English translation of Elvin’s words. Hay una versión en español abajo. To listen to […]
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My Extraordinary Life: Living in Pawtucket
The Public’s Radio’s podcast on immigration, Mosaic, has a series of community essays. This one is called “My Extraordinary Life: Living in Pawtucket” by Marcia Cardoso. She writes about her childhood experiences as a Cape Verdean immigrant. My roots as a Cape Verdean-American living in Pawtucket, have greatly influenced the person I am today. Growing […]
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Remembering Those We Have Lost
The Public’s Radio’s podcast Mosaic has a series of community essays. This essay is by Doctor Michael Fine, a writer, community organizer, and family physician. On June 25th 2022, Rhode Islanders came to the installation of the Covid-19 Memorial, 3605 white flags on the statehouse lawn, to honor and mourn 3605 fellow Rhode Islanders, 36 of […]
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Returning Home
The Public’s Radio’s podcast Mosaic has a series of community essays. This essay is by Sean O’Connor, a science educator and co-owner of NewportOut, an organization that serves LGBTQ+ visitors and the LGBTQ+ community in Newport, Rhode Island. A little over 20 years ago, in 2001, I had to run away from this place. Rhode […]
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Mosaic Community Essay: The Silence of Suicide
The Public’s Radio’s podcast on immigration, Mosaic, has a series of community essays. This one, called “The Silence of Suicide” is from Amy Dunkle of South Kingstown. She writes about her mother’s suicide and the need for more mental health resources. On Feb. 12, 2022, my two brothers and I marked the 39th anniversary of […]
