- Kerry Clare, “If Life Gave Me Lemons” (Joyland)
- Timothy Denevi, “The Historical Precursor to ADHD” (The Atlantic)
- Rebecca Mead, “The Pleasure of Reading to Impress Yourself” (The New Yorker)
- Matt Zoller Seitz, “Different Rules Apply” (MZS.)
- Dani Shapiro, “A Memoir Is Not a Status Update” (The New Yorker)