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In The Largesse of the Sea Maiden, Denis Johnson Washes Up On Familiar Shores
Evan McGarvey reviews the posthumous collection "The Largesse of the Sea Maiden" by Denis Johnson.
Evan McGarveyMar 3, 2018
It Takes Many Kinds to Dismantle a Patriarchal Village
Skye C. Cleary interviews Kate Manne, author of "Down Girl."
Skye C. ClearyMar 2, 2018
- Gender & Sexuality
- Politics
LARB Radio Hour: The Literature of Exile
Azareen Van der Vliet Oloomi joins LARB Radio Hour to discuss her novel "Call Me Zebra," released to universal praise this past month.
LARB Radio HourMar 2, 2018
Charles Bukowski’s Posthumous Poetry: As the Spirit Wanes, Shit Happens
Abel Debritto on the meddlesome editing of Charles Bukowski’s posthumous poetry.
Abel DebrittoMar 2, 2018
- Poetry
Who to Believe?
On “The Wife” by Alafair Burke.
Tara CheesmanMar 2, 2018
- Noir
What Makes Democracy Intrinsically Valuable: Talking to Josiah Ober
Andy Fitch interviews Josiah Ober, author of "Demopolis: Democracy before Liberalism in Theory and Practice."
Andy FitchMar 2, 2018
The Conservative Movement: Agony, Revolution, and Triumph
Republican National Committeeman Shawn Steel reviews political operative Arnold L. Steinberg's "Whiplash! From JFK to Donald Trump, a Political Odyssey."
Shawn SteelMar 1, 2018
- Law
- Politics
Fly as Hell: An Interview with Greg Tate
Leah Mirakhor interviews author, musician, and cultural critic Greg Tate.
Leah MirakhorMar 1, 2018
Holy Ambivalence
Do Christianity and liberalism have a future together in the United States? Brad East looks at two new books to find out.
Brad EastMar 1, 2018
- Politics
- Religion
The Monthly Digest: March 2018
Mar 1, 2018
On Arrival, Circular Storytelling, and Not Arriving Anywhere
Amanda Feinman reviews "Arrival" and discusses the narrative and philosophical implications of circular storytelling.
Amanda FeinmanMar 1, 2018
Two Obsessive Crime Fighters
Tess Gerritsen interviews Lisa Gardner about her new book, "Look for Me."
Tess GerritsenFeb 28, 2018
- Noir
Bad Stories in America: A Conversation Between Steve Almond and William Giraldi
Steve Almond talks to William Giraldi about what the hell happened.
William GiraldiFeb 28, 2018
- Fiction
- Politics
The King Who Dreamed of Being a Frog: Taylor Mac’s Heretical American History in Song
Barrie Jean Borich on Taylor Mac's "A 24-Decade History of Popular Music," coming to The Theatre at the Ace Hotel from March 15–24.
Barrie Jean BorichFeb 28, 2018
Protective Packaging
Leslie Pietrzyk discusses the unsolved Tylenol Murders and the things that exist in order to give us the illusion of safety and control.
Leslie PietrzykFeb 28, 2018
The Slippery Search for Creativity
Dan Falk reviews two new books on the cause of creativity.
Dan FalkFeb 27, 2018