Jerry Portwood
Jerry loves storytelling of all types — from hard-hitting reporting to the fantastical. He often can be found in a dark theater enjoying the latest staged production or listening while on long walks near his home in West Harlem.
Articles & Interviews
Jhumpa Lahiri denounces “being authentic”
In “Roman Stories,” which she translated from Italian, the writer challenges what it means to be authentically from any place.
Teju Cole hopes listeners will take pleasure in slowing down and paying attention
With his latest, "Tremor," the author and photographer reveals that he doesn't find writing fiction gets any easier. "But when it works, it is as exciting as ever."
Ayana Mathis expands the notion of who is a "safe" person in "The Unsettled"
The author of The 12 Tribes of Hattie says she seeks to create characters who can survive the worst without being vectors of suffering.
A debut novelist imagines a satirical haven for the canceled in "How I Won a Nobel Prize"
Julius Taranto brings his legal background to bear in a fiercely funny take on the culture wars.
Whether you love Elon Musk or hate him, Walter Isaacson wants us to be amazed
With his biography of the mercurial billionaire, the seasoned author and journalist hopes to shed light on the powerful tech titan aiming to shape our world.
Imani Perry on why Ntozake Shange’s work demands to be noticed
A chorus of “beautiful Black voices” narrates this new collection of essential writings by the Black feminist icon.
Listen to These 2023 Lambda Literary Award Winners
The 35th annual "Lammys" give visibility to queer literature and celebrate debut authors adding their voices and perspectives to the storytelling landscape.
Further Listening After Watching "A League of Their Own"
The women’s baseball series, adapted from the film by Abbi Jacobson and Will Graham, is steeped in fascinating historical research.
7 Incredible Audiobooks That Inspired This Year's Emmy Nominees
Explore the fiction and nonfiction titles that were adapted into television shows, and are now nominated for 2022 Emmy Awards.
Understanding Extremism and the Radicalizing Power of Social Media
Reporter Max Kutner provides context as racist conspiracy theories continue to escalate domestic terrorism in the United States.
John Waters Still Believes in the Basic Goodness of People
“I love the worlds that I'm making fun of—so that's the difference,” the Pope of Trash explains upon the release of his debut novel.
Hanya Yanagihara on Why Our Longing for Paradise Will Forever Disappoint
Spanning three centuries and several genres, “To Paradise” ponders what happens when we flee one broken utopia for another.
