Our Most Popular Stories of the Year
December 16, 2024 at 01:30PM
Thoughtful stories for thoughtless times.
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This week, we’re continuing our Best of 2024 series and celebrating the original writing we publish on Longreads, including personal narratives, reported essays, and reading lists. We’ll also recognize this year’s top editors’ picks, published at outlets—big and small—across the web.
Today’s list compiles our 10 most-read Longreads essays. At number one, we start with Jonah Walters’ sharp, well-researched essay about volcanoes, earthquakes, and our culture’s fascination with natural disasters. As you scroll down the list, you’ll find nine notable essays, including thoughtful explorations of food, dangerous encounters in the wilderness, and more.
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