The Atlantic Culture Desk

Let’s Invent a New Holiday

Weird Family Stories Day? Get Back in Touch Day? Resolution Revision Day? Please send us your merriest—or most meaningful—ideas.

• The Atlantic Culture Desk
• Jan 3, 2019

The 18 Best Breakouts of 2018

Our critics pick the standout stars they’ll be watching for years to come.

• The Atlantic Culture Desk
• Dec 28, 2018

The 19 Best Books of 2018

Highlights from a year of reading, including Ada Limón’s The Carrying, Tommy Orange’s There There, Madeline Miller’s Circe, and more

• The Atlantic Culture Desk
• Dec 26, 2018

The 25 Best Television Episodes of 2018

Standout picks from Atlanta, One Day at a Time, The Terror, Homecoming, The Great British Baking Show, and more

• The Atlantic Culture Desk
• Dec 14, 2018

The 23 Best Albums of 2018

Selections from Megan Thee Stallion, Florence + the Machine, Metallica, and more

• The Atlantic Culture Desk
• Dec 11, 2018