“The Education of a British-Protected Child” by Chinua Achebe I picked up the late Chinua Achebe’s “The Education of a British-Protected Child” on an NYU Alternative...

“My Friends” by Fredrik Backman In his latest novel, Swedish author Fredrik Backman proves once again that he knows how to make readers cry. “My Friends” follows an...

Some paintings stay in museums. Others follow you home. In moments of insecurity and self discovery, each of us found something familiar and grounding in art. Through academic...

“The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini One of my life goals is to read every one of my friends’ favorite books. In this process, I picked up “The Kite Runner,” a novel...

“Seven Days In June” by Tia Williams Even for the most skeptical romance readers, Tia Williams’ fifth novel, “Seven Days In June,” promises to be a worthwhile read....

“The Vegetarian” by Han Kang For a multitude of reasons — the environmental impact of livestock industries, personal preference and diet culture infiltrating my mind...

With the semester coming to a close, the enticing long stretch of winter break lays ahead. If somehow the past four months slipped away and you still haven’t started that...

“The Forger's Spell: A True Story of Vermeer, Nazis, and the Greatest Art Hoax of the Twentieth Century” by Edward Dolnick “The Forger’s Spell: A True Story of Vermeer,...

Hopecore is more than a Pinterest board or folder of emotional TikTok edits of awards acceptance speeches. It’s a state of mind. Against tumultuous news cycles, the future’s...

Halloween is the one time of the year when blood-curdling screeches are a good thing, especially in media. Brought to us by horror icons like Jamie Lee Curtis and Neve Campbell...

I read “Bunny” by Mona Awad when I was in high school, longing for the days when I would get to go to college, like the preppy Warren University where...

Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music students will take to The Guggenheim Museum in New York on Friday, blending their sound into the museum itself. Drawing...

Content Warning: mentions suicide  “Go, Went, Gone” by Jenny Erpenbeck “Go, Went, Gone” by Jenny Erpenbeck follows Richard, a retired classics professor from...

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One of the many simple pleasures in life is relaxing at the end of the week and watching a new episode of your favorite show. However, we all know the disappointing feeling...

“Seduction Theory” by Emily Adrian After reading a blurb in The New York Times for “Seduction Theory,” I anxiously awaited the novel’s release all summer. Upon seeing...

Consuming egregious amounts of media over the summer means optimized first-day-of-class icebreakers. If your hometown characters, family vacation quarrels or that investment banking...

In the 19th century, scandal wasn’t found on social media, it was exhibited in art galleries. Artists who broke the rules of representation with new painting techniques or challenged...

“All Fours” by Miranda July Last summer, I was surrounded by books and bookish people for the entire season, and it felt like nobody could stop talking about Miranda July’s...

Poetry is a space to experiment with language — communications through this medium enables deeper emotional expression. This National Poetry Month, if you are looking to be inspired,...

Porcelain is delicate, portable and functional. Traditionally, its value is based on the smoothness and clarity of its surface — void of scrapes or cracks. Beyond its shiny,...

In this world, it’s not always clear who’s a good guy and who’s a villain. Even when it is, sometimes being bad just feels right. This April, we’re honoring our favorite...

We are already more than halfway through Irish American heritage month, so if you are still searching for some luck this March, but haven’t found a four-leaf clover yet, consider...

Instead of “kiss me, I’m Irish,” this St. Patrick’s Day, the WSN Arts Desk presents you with “consume me, I’m Irish media.”  “The Bee Sting” by Paul Murray Filled...

“The Painted Word” by Tom Wolfe Famed journalist Tom Wolfe, known for his flamboyant and eclectic writing style, manages to both take down and praise the New York...

March is a wonderful month — the flowers start to bloom, the sun gets a little bit stronger and we honor the trailblazing female activists of history. Even if Women’s History...

There is one week left of Black History Month — the perfect amount of time to read a book! From an autobiographical letter to a lengthy historical fiction, we chose four...

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Arts Desk! If you’re a cynic like most of us, Valentine’s Day is just another Friday in February. Therefore, here are some anti-lovey media...

One of my guilty pleasures is walking through a bookstore, browsing the stacks for hours and leaving with a new book. But when the average price of a paperback book is almost 20...

“Foster” by Claire Keegan “And that is when he puts his arms around me and gathers me into them as though I were his own.” “Foster,” a short little book by...

The light at the end of a grueling, dark fall semester is a winter break free from academic responsibilities — and there’s no better replacement for lecture halls than a good...

As we settle into the beginning of a new semester in this freezing cold weather, it’s important that we take the time to practice self-care. While the beginning of the semester...

As the snow falls — but certainly does not stick — and holiday decor pops up along the streets of New York City, our lives feel a little bit more magical. As we all get older,...

I found myself in the dark enclosure of a life-sized present box. The light bulb inside had gone out. Wheeled onstage, the party-scene music entered my ears. Tapping my toes in...

For some people, family is a source of joy, support and comfort. For others, it’s more complicated. Food, especially during the holidays, has the potential to bring families...

Nov. 5 is Election Day in the United States, and we at the Arts Desk implore you to vote. Politics and art have always been intrinsically intertwined and oftentimes ignite each...

“Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder” by Salman Rushdie “Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder” is a short memoir recounting the immediate aftermath...

Entering the Grey Art Museum, English and French chatter bounces off the walls as gallery-goers lust over harmonious impressionist paintings, absurd cubist pieces and striking...

Walking down any New York City street, you’ll inevitably see scaffolding, no matter the time or place. Paris — the city of love and backdrop for Lauren Elkin’s “Scaffolding”...

BOO! It’s the Arts Desk. We’re back with some particularly spooky recommendations as October kicks off. Whether you’re an avid hater of the holiday and will spend the entirety...

Ascending the steps of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, a vibrant banner adorns its exterior and advertises its newest exhibition, “Mexican Prints at the Vanguard.” The entrance...

Clairo sauntered onstage carrying a tray with a bottle of red wine and five glasses. She poured wine for herself and her bandmates, wearing a goddess-like white silk...

Inside 20 Cooper Square, there are 16 photos displaying a medley of lively faces and scenes as part of the exhibition, “Where Do We Go From Here? The Four Freedoms Photographs.”...

“Peggy” by Rebecca Godfrey with Leslie Jamison Before reading "Peggy," I imagined the glamorous art collector Peggy Guggenheim in a luxurious caftan, sitting at her waterfront...

With rested minds and lingering tan lines, the summer ends and the school year begins once again. New classes mean new professors, a new workload and new expectations. If you get...

The endless summer is coming to an end, and with autumn comes our favorite fall media. Maybe you are a sweater weather enthusiast restarting “Gilmore Girls” for the 10th time,...