The Sentences in the Khashoggi Murder Are a Mockery

Plus: The anger of the mother in “Little Women,” and the church of John Coltrane. View in browser | Update your preferences News Desk The Sentences in the Khashoggi Murder Case Are a Mockery Saudi Arabia’s crown prince got off scot-free, but the trial has not ended the controversy. By Robin Wright Annals of Animation The Surprise and Wonder of Early Animation To consider how modern works might preserve the spirit of the playfully hand-drawn line, it’s helpful to watch cartoons made in the silent era. By Richard Brody Cultural Comment “Little Women” and the Marmee Problem The anger of Marmee, the mother of the March sisters, is central to Louisa May Alcott’s novel, and yet it’s hidden in plain sight. By Sarah Blackwood Novellas “Mother Nut” “I told her about how there were these special trees in secret places, and no one knew how they could survive.” By John Jeremiah Sullivan Photo Booth Fifty Years at the Church of John Coltrane The Saint John Will-I-Am Coltrane African Orthodox Church, as it is known today, was invited in 1981 to join another congregation, under the condition that Coltrane be demoted from God. By Hua Hsu Sign up for The New Yorker’s Food newsletter Get food essays, restaurant reviews, and kitchen notes delivered to your in-box. Dept. of Puzzles Puzzles and Games Dept. Our Favorite Crossword Clues of 2019 The funniest, freshest, and most memorable moments from the year in New Yorker crosswords. By Liz Maynes-Aminzade and Nicholas Henriquez Puzzles and Games Dept. The Holiday Crossword: 2019 in Literature 2019 Sally Rooney novel about friendship and love under late capitalism: twelve letters. By Anna Shechtman Humor and More Culture Desk Parent as a Verb: I Love You If I say it enough, will the words surround her in a protective force field? By Emily Flake Daily Shouts Ways for My Partner to Impress My Family Be Italian, pretend to be less liberal than you are, and a few other tips for making a good impression on Mom and Dad. By Olivia de Recat Daily Cartoon Tuesday, December 24th By Felipe Galindo Sign up for more newsletters from The New Yorker. Visit The New Yorker shop. Question about your subscription? Contact Customer Care. New Yorker digital subscribers get unlimited access to everything on newyorker.com. Log in to your account here. We’d love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions to TNYinbox@newyorker.com. This e-mail was sent to you by The New Yorker. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, NewYorker@newsletters.newyorker.com, to your address book. View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2019. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.