I Read "The Norwegian Method." Here's What Actually Matters

Training for any race is a test of discipline. I’m in the midst of a 5K cycle, aiming for an ambitious time goal without injuring myself. And so it was with great anticipation that I read this book on how to bottle the Norwegian secret to podium finishes. Turns out, there's blood involved.

Who Wrote Shy Girl and Why It Matters

Publishing house Hachette—which publicly opposes 'machine creativity'—pulled Shy Girl after AI allegations. The scandal exposes a widening gap between publishers' anti-AI posture and their private incentives. Who really wrote the book, and why does it matter?

The Best Books to Read in March 2026

Three books worth your March: a pre-Roe novel that stings, an Icelandic elegy for a demolished church, and a stunning visual record of French sign painting's lost golden age.

Under Pressure

My first ghostwriting gigs consisted of firing off catchy product placement descriptions for major multinational retailers. I wrote copy that drove customers to add that fridge, hairdryer, or poly-blend sweater to their shopping carts. I’m sorry and you’re welcome.