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“Writing Became a Part of My Soul”: A Conversation with Bejan Matur
Anahit Poturyan’s chance encounter with Bejan Matur’s poetry leads to a fascinating conversation.
Anahit PoturyanJan 31, 2020
A Nod to Nostalgia: A Conversation Between Josh Kun and Sarah Abrevaya Stein
Josh Kun and Sarah Abrevaya Stein discuss the ties that bind.
Josh KunJan 29, 2020
Throwing Rocks: An Interview with John Vercher
Alex Segura interviews John Vercher about his novel “Three-Fifths.”
Alex SeguraJan 29, 2020
- Noir
Historicizing the Self-Evident: An Interview with Lorraine Daston
Jack Gross interviews historian of science Lorraine Daston about her early work on rules, which has become newly salient in the age of algorithms.
Jack GrossJan 25, 2020
- History
- Science & Technology
Tracking Reality’s “Fuckedness Quotient”: An Interview with William Gibson
Eliot Peper talks to William Gibson about his new novel, "The Agency," a sequel to "The Peripheral."
Eliot PeperJan 25, 2020
- SF
Misfit Friendships: A Conversation with Jeff Zentner
A prominent YA author on the importance of friendship and the dangers of toxic masculinity.
Tim CummingsJan 19, 2020
- Young Adult & Children’s Literature
Hope Is a Complicated Concept: An Interview with Behrouz Boochani
Emanuel Stoakes talks to Behrouz Boochani, the Iranian-Kurdish writer formerly detained at Manus refugee camp who won the Victorian Prize for Literature.
Emanuel StoakesJan 18, 2020
- Around the World
- Politics
Step by Step Across California: A Conversation with Nick Neely
A nature writer walks the route of a 1769 expedition to learn about California and his own childhood.
Scott BurtonJan 17, 2020
WriteGirl Has My Heart: A Conversation with Keren Taylor
Dinah Lenney talks to Keren Taylor, the founder and executive director of WriteGirl.
Dinah LenneyJan 16, 2020
Sustenance for the Movement: A Conversation with Nathan J. Robinson
Sammy Feldblum talks to Nathan J. Robinson, editor of "Current Affairs" and writer of "Why You Should be a Socialist."
Sammy FeldblumJan 14, 2020
- Politics
Unwrapping Longing: A Conversation with Neda Disney
Aaron Shulman speaks to Neda Disney about her debut novel, “Planting Wolves.”
Aaron ShulmanJan 13, 2020
- Fiction
Homage to Rojava: An American Fighter in ISIS Territory
A New Yorker reflects on his six months fighting alongside the Kurds against ISIS in Syria.
Arvind DilawarJan 11, 2020
- Around the World
- Politics
Promiscuous Autobiography on Facebook: An Interview with Samuel R. Delany, Part II
Alex Wermer-Colan interviews sci-fi legend Samuel R. Delany about queerness, history, literature, and identity as the author moves into his late career.
Alex Wermer-ColanJan 10, 2020
Incremental Losses: A Conversation with Masha Tupitsyn
Sara Black McCulloch speaks with writer, critic, and multimedia artist Masha Tupitsyn about her latest book, “Picture Cycle.”
Sara Black McCullochJan 9, 2020
Hindutva and the Academy: A Conversation with Divya Dwivedi
Krithika Varagur talks to Divya Dwivedi about the roots of Hindu nationalism, and whether a heterodox India can survive it.
Krithika VaragurJan 8, 2020
“Life’s Largeness”: A Conversation with James Arthur
Amanda Gunn interviews James Arthur about his new book, “The Suicide’s Son.”
Amanda GunnJan 3, 2020
- Poetry