 How are you coping these days? I’m playing a lot of The Sims 4 and enjoying the new FXX comedy series Dave immensely. Maybe you’re reading a bunch of books right now; if so, we’ve got a list of some doorstoppers to tide you through for a while. Or maybe you’re planning on streaming a movie this weekend. Shannon Keating heartily recommends Portrait of a Lady on Fire. Like true crime podcasts? Pier Dominguez has a list of seven that are a little more off-the-beaten-path. Or maybe you’re finding it hard to do anything. That’s understandable and you’re not alone in that.
“We're all mourning things that we're not going to be able to do,” clinical psychologist Michael Brustein tells staff writer Michael Blackmon in a feature about feeling lonely as we self-isolate. “We're all in the same boat.”
Personal Essays  "Animal Crossing" Is Saving My Marriage Lockdown makes me snipe at my husband in real life, but at least we still leave each other presents on Butt Hole Island.
What I've Learned About The Coronavirus From My Family In Wuhan In January, I started hearing from relatives in China about the deadly virus that had turned their lives upside down. Now, on the other side of the world, I’m facing the same thing.
I Probably Have The Coronavirus. I Wish I Could Know For Sure. There’s so much we can’t know about the future. But getting tested for COVID-19, at least, would tell me that my own worst-case scenario is the one I’m in right now. My Parents Are Stuck In India While It's On Lockdown. They're Not The Only Ones. My parents, like thousands of expat Indians, have been stranded in India for a month longer than expected. I’m desperate to bring them home, even if I don’t know how.
The Only Thing I Want To Do Is Binge-Watch Apocalypse Movies Why am I streaming fictional end-of-the-world stories during a real pandemic? Maybe because, as psychologist Christina Scott told me, they’re “the only reference point we have.”
Features  Annelise Capossela for BuzzFeed News Why It Feels Like Everyone Is Hanging Out Online Without You Social media has made it easier for us to compare ourselves to others — especially when many of us are forced to stay home.
Passover Will Be Very Different This Year — And That’s OK Why is this year different from all other years? To start with, the Seder will be happening over Zoom.
How Trans And Nonbinary People Are Coping Right Now Navigating housing, employment, and health care as a trans or nonbinary person isn't easy. A pandemic makes these challenges even harder.
People Are Still Using Cannabis During The Pandemic. How Are They Getting It? “We’re considered an 'essential service,'” one dealer told BuzzFeed News. “Which is a mixed blessing because I have to pay for my divorce and rent but I’m immunocompromised.”
Books  How To Help Your Favorite Bookstore During The Coronavirus Epidemic The coronavirus epidemic is shuttering bookstores across the country. Here's how to help them stay afloat.
17 Books Long Enough To Get You Through A Pandemic From classic works of literature to historical fiction and fantasy, these immersive books are all over 750 pages.
17 Mystery Books You Won't Be Able To Put Down As rated by Goodreads users.
Celeste Ng Says Little Fires Everywhere Is A Challenge To “Well-Intentioned” White Ladies Ng shared what it's like to watch her bestselling novel become a Hulu series starring Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington.
A Glimpse Inside "One Of America's Most Dangerous Cults" "With every line of the prayer came another blow to Matthew’s chest. All he could think was ... 'Am I going to die?'" (An excerpt from Broken Faith: Inside the Word of Faith Fellowship, One of America's Most Dangerous Cults.)
I Was Addicted To Adderall For A Decade. What Did It Give Me? In college, Adderall gave me a sense of focus that felt sublime. Then I OD'ed. (An excerpt from Attention: A Love Story)
Cultural Criticism  Netflix The Netflix Docuseries Tiger King Is More Spectacle Than Substance Even by reality television standards, Netflix’s new show is completely wild. But it never moves beyond caricature. (Spoilers ahead.)
Celebrity Nonsense Is At An All-Time High During The Coronavirus Pandemic What is the role of the entertainer in a snowballing public health crisis?
Portrait Of A Lady On Fire Is The Perfect Quarantine Watch Céline Sciamma’s remarkable lesbian love story offers up some poignant — and timely — lessons about loving your hardest despite the future’s uncertainties. (Some spoilers.)
7 True Crime Podcasts To Listen To As You Self-Isolate These off-the-beaten-path true crime podcasts make for perfect binge-listening.
The Weirdness Of Watching New Seasons Of TV Made Before Lockdown Filmed before the coronavirus locked down most of the world, the new seasons of Insecure and High Maintenance are stark reminders of a world that doesn't exist anymore. (Spoilers for High Maintenance.)
"Dave" Is Hilarious And Unexpectedly Sweet FXX’s new comedy about a white rapper trying to catch his big break is way more heartfelt than you’d expect.
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