George Saunders, Belgravia, ditching small talk, marriage, and more

Seven links to worthwhile thin(g/k)s

Hello dear reader,

First, an apology for having taking an impromptu weeks-long hiatus. I am happy to report that since I last sent out my newsletter, some exciting personal news rose to the forefront: I turned my summer engagement (reader, I said yes!) into an autumnal marriage in New York. Celebrations to follow next year, but for now I am reveling in…