Short Reads

The world throws a lot of information and noise at us, a lot of the time, and flash can be an antidote for that: a brief time-out that can take you out of yourself. Short Reads showcases a mix of original essays and previously published pieces—work that appeared only in print or in now-defunct publications, or that we’re excited to bring to a new audience of readers. We hope the work we feature will make you think about something a little differe...