Self-described as "a national journal of literature and discussion", _The Virginia Quarterly Review_ has been in existence since 1925, and continues to publish important essays, poems, and other prose pieces on a wide range of topics. Its site is full of materials from the current issue and also a number of Web-only materials, such as an audio selection of Michael Chabon at the Virginia Festival of the Book. Visitors can also peruse more than a decade of back issues of the Quarterly at no charge and they may also be interested in reading a number of press releases from the Quarterly about their various activities and accolades. Of course, visitors who find the Quarterly particularly compelling may also elect to sign up for a subscription on this site or purchase other related items.