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Series<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

From the forgotten books of famous authors to conversations with the most exciting public thinkers of today, our series bring scholars and readers together in discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n \n @X <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n

@X explores the anniversaries of books, films, and historic events.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n \n An Engineer Reads a Novel <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n

In An Engineer Reads a Novel, our columnist examines representations of science and technology in new works of fiction.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n \n B-Sides <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n

B-Sides celebrates great books that time forgot.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n \n Crisis Cities <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n

Crisis Cities is a public symposium on the 2020 crises and their impact on urban life, co-organized by Public Books<\/em> and the NYU Cities Collaborative.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n \n Migrant Futures <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n

Curated by Geraldo Cadava, A. Naomi Paik, and Catherine S. Ramirez, and produced in partnership with the Migration Scholars Collaborative<\/a>, Migrant Futures is a series of articles, interviews, and manifestos aimed at pushing forward our thinking and action about immigration and borders.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n \n On Our Nightstands <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n

On Our Nightstands is a behind-the-scenes look at what we have been reading this month.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n \n Public Streets <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n

In Public Streets, our urban observation series, writers reflect on spaces and places.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n \n Public Thinker <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n

In this interview series, public scholars talk about how they found their path and how they communicate to a wide audience.<\/em>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nEditors: B. R. Cohen<\/a> & Ben Platt<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n \n Quizzical <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n

Here at <\/em>Public Books, we celebrate knowledge of the obscure, adore quirky classifications, and treasure the trivial. Let's get quizzical!<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n \n Shoptalk <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n

Shoptalk authors report on the best and the worst exchanges overheard at academic conferences.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n \n Syllabi <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n

Our thoughtfully curated reading lists provide resources for scholars and thinkers, readers and organizers.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n \n The Big Picture <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n \n The Bingewatch <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n \n The Book That Made Me <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n

The Book That Made Me explores the books that have changed our lives.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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\n \n Virtual Roundtables <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n

Our Virtual Roundtables gather experts to discuss ideas, books, films, and television shows.\r\n<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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