Michael Agresta

Michael Agresta is a writer living in Los Angeles.

The Redemption of Sinead O'Connor

The Redemption of Sinead O'Connor

Twenty years ago today, Sinead O'Connor tore up a picture of the pope on 'Saturday Night Live'—and the media largely misunderstood why. More »

The Last Book Sale: An Era Ends for an Author, a Town, and a Culture

The Last Book Sale: An Era Ends for an Author, a Town, and a Culture

Larry McMurtry's used book store sold off three quarters of its stock at an auction earlier this month: Further proof that print is dying? Or a hopeful passing of the torch? More »

'Girls,' 'Mad Men,' and the Future of TV-as-Literature

'Girls,' 'Mad Men,' and the Future of TV-as-Literature

How television is struggling—and often succeeding—at becoming a mature literary form More »

The Biggest Story in Photos

Photos of Tornado Damage in Moore, Oklahoma

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