I have only a few really enviable skills, but packing - condensing just the right amount of stuff into a single bag, whether the trip is for a weekend or, as in this case, seven weeks - is one of them. Hanya Yanagihara amountbagcase share on social
The process of being a writer is much more interior than being a scientist, because science is so reactionary. Hanya Yanagihara interiorprocessreactionary Change image and share on social
We tend to talk about death as if it is losing a battle, but that assumes living is winning and dying is not. Hanya Yanagihara assumebattledeath Change image and share on social
Life will end in death and unhappiness, but we do it anyway. Hanya Yanagihara deathendlife Change image and share on social
There is something uniquely American about the motel: It speaks to the transient nature of America itself, one enabled and encouraged by our roads and highways. Hanya Yanagihara americaamericanenable Change image and share on social
Any frequent visitor to Hawaii is fixated on mapping how the islands have changed since their last visit. Hanya Yanagihara changefixatefrequent Change image and share on social
One of the writers I most admire is Hilary Mantel because in the middle of her career, she just changed paths entirely and became just a totally different novelist. Hanya Yanagihara admirecareerchange Change image and share on social
I've always thought that one of the least successful encounters is meeting a writer one admires. For one thing, writers are generally much kinder, more empathetic, more generous people on the page than they are in person. Hanya Yanagihara admireempatheticencounter share on social
Hong Kong has plenty of superlative hotels, amazing food, and cool shopping. Hanya Yanagihara amazecoolfood Change image and share on social
Jaipur, like Florence or Kyoto, other artisan-rich cities to which it roughly compares, has always been known for its craftsmanship. Hanya Yanagihara artisancitycompare Change image and share on social
