Kat Read
Cognoscenti contributor
Kat Read is a writer from Massachusetts. Her essay "The Whale" was a finalist in Hippocampus Magazine's 2019 Contest, and her writing has appeared in River Teeth, The Sun, GRLSQUASH, and Pangyrus, among others.
Recently published
In Taylor Swift’s songs, I hear my own story too
Over the years, the stories Taylor Swift tells in her music have become entwined with my own, writes Kat Read. At Gillette Stadium this weekend, I’ll be looking around and...
‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ Is Finally Here. We’ve Both Come A Long Way In 13 Years
Taylor Swift is re-releasing her celebrated 2008 album. For me, "Fearless (Taylor’s Version)" is a rare and beautiful invitation to reflect, writes Kat Read.