Archive - Volumes.

June 2025

The Rise and Fall of Genius: Part I

On Stefan Zweig's "Chess" and the formation of greatness.

Jun 30 •

Choosing What To Read Next

On reasons for reading, entertainment vs edification, and the balance of a book.

Jun 27 •

David Wolpe: The Secret and the Mystery

On the signal in silence and the static of noise.

Jun 20 •

Taking Books Seriously

On the reader's responsibility, the writer's paradox, and a master of metaphor.

Jun 13 •

How to Die Well

A short bonus essay that builds on last week's essay about the final chapter of your life.

Jun 9 •

The Last Chapter of Life

How the tools of storytelling help us navigate living and dying well.

Jun 6 •

May 2025

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