I Moved to Be Closer to My In-Laws. My Parents Swear I’ve “Cut Them Off.” Allison Price
They’re the ones to blame for this.
Which Word Can Refer to a Ski Run or a Fencing Court? Ray Hamel
Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Jan. 20, 2025.
Slate Mini Crossword for Jan. 20, 2025 Quiara Vasquez
Take a quick break with our daily 5×5 grid.
The First Time I Had Sex Was Awful. I Don’t Know How to Come Back From That. Rich Juzwiak
I feel like I’ve exhausted every option. I’m not having any luck.
There’s a Better Way to Play Board Games Nadira Goffe
Solo board gaming is where it’s at.
In School I Hated Learning Cursive With a Fountain Pen. Now I See the Appeal. Sameer Butt
In our digital world, it forces me to slow down with my thoughts.
The Power of Queer Romance Set in Post-Nazi Life Emily Bazelon
Yael van der Wouden’s debut novel, The Safekeep, weaves a tale of obsession and history between two women thrown together in the Dutch countryside
My Daughter Went to a Friend’s House for a Play Date. She Can Never Go Back There. Michelle Herman
I’ll be refusing all future invites.
Slate Mini Crossword for Jan. 19, 2025 Quiara Vasquez
Take a quick break with our daily 5×5 grid.
Slate Crossword: Something Taken Off Airplanes … or Something Put On Cakes (Five Letters) Tim Croce
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Jan. 19, 2025.