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Constance Grady

Constance Grady

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Constance Grady

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    Harry and Meghan’s explosive Oprah interview, explainedHarry and Meghan’s explosive Oprah interview, explained
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    The couple’s shocking account made clear whom the British royal family is willing to protect — and marked their relaunch as Hollywood royalty.

    By Constance Grady
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    Meghan Markle says the royal family was “concerned” about her future child’s skin colorMeghan Markle says the royal family was “concerned” about her future child’s skin color
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    In an interview with Oprah, the former Duchess of Sussex reveals a troubling encounter with the British royal family.

    By Constance Grady
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    Raven Leilani, author of Luster, on how to be alone in New York CityRaven Leilani, author of Luster, on how to be alone in New York City
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    The novelist joins the Vox Book Club to discuss her smash hit debut.

    By Constance Grady
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    Dr. Seuss is a beloved icon who also drew some extremely racist stuffDr. Seuss is a beloved icon who also drew some extremely racist stuff
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    The debate over Dr. Seuss, explained.

    By Constance Grady
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    In Kazuo Ishiguro’s sweet new novel Klara and the Sun, a robot befriends a teenage girlIn Kazuo Ishiguro’s sweet new novel Klara and the Sun, a robot befriends a teenage girl
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    Klara and the Sun is Ishiguro’s first novel since his 2017 Nobel Prize win. It’s quiet and tender.

    By Constance Grady
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    The Woody Allen vs. Mia Farrow story is also a story of workplace abuseThe Woody Allen vs. Mia Farrow story is also a story of workplace abuse
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    The HBO docuseries Allen v. Farrow argues that when Mia Farrow and Woody Allen were together, Allen controlled Farrow’s professional life.

    By Constance Grady
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    Your guide to getting into Schitt’s CreekYour guide to getting into Schitt’s Creek
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    Schitt’s Creek was the first comedy ever to sweep its Emmys category, and now it’s a Golden Globes winner too. Here’s how to watch it.

    By Constance Grady
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    This March, the Vox Book Club is going deep on gender, power, and corruption with The PowerThis March, the Vox Book Club is going deep on gender, power, and corruption with The Power
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    Read along with us as we delve into Naomi Alderman’s award-winning dystopia.

    By Constance Grady
    How Dolly Parton became a secular American saint
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    Why everyone loves Dolly now.

    By Constance Grady
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    Ask a Book Critic: Books for a quarterlife crisisAsk a Book Critic: Books for a quarterlife crisis
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    Our critic recommends books to suit your very specific mood.

    By Constance Grady