The Great Read

Every weekday, we recommend one piece of exceptional writing from The Times — a narrative or essay that takes you someplace you might not expect to go.

Every weekday, we recommend one piece of exceptional writing from The Times — a narrative or essay that takes you someplace you might not expect to go.

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  3. The Singular Charm of Parker Posey

    For years, the "indie queen” has had trouble finding satisfying work in Hollywood’s shifting landscape. Then, along came “The White Lotus.”

    By Amanda Hess

     
  4. The Teacher in Room 1214

    When a gunman killed two of her students, Ivy Schamis was the only adult in the room. Her journey through guilt and healing sheds light on the impossible role of American teachers.

    By Emily Baumgaertner Nunn

     
  5. Pardoned for Jan. 6, She Came Home to a New Reality

    Rachel Powell is one of hundreds of prisoners granted amnesty for their role in the Capitol riot as President Trump has sought to alter the record of that day. Her life, like her nation, is deeply changed.

    By Dan Barry, Alan Feuer and Meridith Kohut

     
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  8. Art Adviser. Friend. Thief.

    Lisa Schiff became the country’s leading art consultant, and drew her clients close. Then she stole millions from them. Now facing up to 20 years in prison, is she ready to repent?

    By Sarah Maslin Nir and Zachary Small

     
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