Archive

Santiago Gamboa’s Present Age: “Return to the Dark Valley” and the Modern Day
Amir Soleimanpour reviews Santiago Gamboa's "Return to the Dark Valley."
Amir SoleimanpourSep 28, 2017
- Around the World
- Fiction
Elegy for a Cousin
Cinque Henderson on Danielle Allen’s memoir “Cuz: The Life and Times of Michael A.”
Cinque HendersonSep 28, 2017
- Memoir & Essay
An Interview With Myself, After Reading This Book: “Black Rock White City” by A. S. Patrić
Ben Paynter reviews A. S. Patrić's "Black Rock White City."
Ben PaynterSep 28, 2017
- Around the World
- Fiction
“Why Am I Like This?”: An Interview with Chelsea Martin
Bryan Woods interviews Chelsea Martin, author of "Caca Dolce."
Bryan WoodsSep 28, 2017
Thomas M. Disch Versus the Catholic Church: “The Cardinal Detoxes”
Kevin Power on the late Thomas M. Disch's one-act play.
Kevin PowerSep 27, 2017
- Religion
- SF
Moments of Clarity and Emotion: An Interview with Julia Walton
Mike Gravagno interviews new YA novelist Julia Walton.
Mike GravagnoSep 27, 2017
- Young Adult & Children’s Literature
Writing “Goopily” About the Body: An Interview with Jenny Zhang on “Sour Heart”
Stephanie Newman talks with Jenny Zhang about her new short story collection, "Sour Heart."
Stephanie NewmanSep 27, 2017
- Fiction
- Poetry
A Family Legacy of Violence in Gabriel Tallent’s My Absolute Darling
Joe Donovan discusses the legacy of violence in Gabriel Tallent's debut, "My Absolute Darling."
Joe DonovanSep 27, 2017
Star-Crossed Cavies: A Guinea Pig Romeo & Juliet
Dan Friedman discusses the newest from Guinea Pig Classics: "A Guinea Pig Romeo & Juliet."
Dan FriedmanSep 27, 2017
The Light in Black America: “Five-Carat Soul” by James McBride
Donnell Alexander reviews James McBride's short story collection "Five-Carat Soul."
Donnell AlexanderSep 26, 2017
- Fiction
The Intuitive Thing: Ray Bradbury on the Arts
Ray Bradbury shares strong opinion on art, architecture, and the creative life.
Sam WellerSep 26, 2017
- Art & Architecture
- SF
Richard Rorty on the Future of Philosophy
Richard Rorty, one of the greatest philosophers of the 20th century, is credited with reviving the philosophical school of American pragmatism and challenging the accepted pieties of analytic philosophy.
Sep 26, 2017
The Secret Recipe for Success in the Arts
Alexis Clements on how the rigged game of capital exploits artists.
Alexis ClementsSep 26, 2017
Brazos Bookstore
Houston's Brazos Bookstore is the newest addition to LARB's Reckless Reader program.
RJ NewellSep 26, 2017
You Better Spend: Drag Culture and the Limits of Irony
Derek McCormack writes on drag culture and the limits of irony.
Derek McCormackSep 26, 2017
Swaying Between
Edwidge Danticat’s "The Art of Death" offers counterpoint, consolation, and a means of creation to readers and writers alike.
Tiffany BriereSep 25, 2017
- Memoir & Essay