All Interviews

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  An American Boy and His Jamaican Nanny: A Conversation with Ross Kenneth Urken

  Aaron Shulman speaks to Ross Kenneth Urken about “Another Mother,” his memoir about life with the Jamaican woman who raised him and her life outside of him.

  Aaron ShulmanNov 24, 2019

  • Memoir & Essay

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  “California Became My Cosmos”: A Conversation with Obi Kaufmann

  The author of “The California Field Atlas” talks about the logic of climate breakdown, the inevitability of extinction, and why he remains hopeful.

  Scott TimbergNov 23, 2019

  • Nonfiction

  • Science & Technology

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  The Ship of State: A Conversation with Dave Eggers

  Tom Lutz talks to Dave Eggers about his allegorical satire, “The Captain and the Glory.”

  Nov 22, 2019

  • Fiction

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  More Norwegian Family Scandal: A Conversation with Vigdis Hjorth

  Hannah Williams talks with Vigdis Hjorth about her novel, “Will and Testament,” out now from Verso Fiction in a translation by Charlotte Barslund.

  Hannah WilliamsNov 21, 2019

  • Fiction

  • Memoir & Essay

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  Call Her by His Name: Caterina Albert and Catalonia’s Tradition of Radical Women

  Azareen Van der Vliet Oloomi talks to Kathleen McNerney about writer Caterina Albert and generations of women writers in Catalonia.

  Azareen Van der Vliet OloomiNov 17, 2019

  • Around the World

  • Fiction

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  Critique and Tradition: A Conversation with Susan Buck-Morss

  The celebrated political philosopher discusses her new book, “Revolution Today,” and the importance of transdisciplinary thinking.

  Nasrin OllaNov 17, 2019

  • Philosophy & Religion

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  The Deconstruction of Justice: An Interview with Johnny Dwyer

  Emma Baker talks to reporter Johnny Dwyer about his new book, "The Districts: Stories of American Justice from the Federal Courts."

  Emma BakerNov 16, 2019

  • Law

  • Nonfiction

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  No, You Cannot Have the Whole Truth: A Conversation with Ali Silverstein

  David Shook speaks to artist Ali Silverstein about her exhibition “The Fantastical Reconstruction of the Epine GY7” and her book “Redactions/Rubbings.”

  David ShookNov 15, 2019

  • Art & Architecture

• Fact-Checking Help from Readers: A Conversation with Ann Patchett on “The Dutch House”

  Sarah Boon talks to writer Ann Patchett about her latest novel, "The Dutch House," and getting help from readers.

  Sarah BoonNov 12, 2019

  • Fiction

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  Our Collective History: An Interview with Michael Nava

  Désirée Zamorano asks Michael Nava about “Carved in Bone,” his latest mystery novel starring openly gay, Mexican-American defense attorney Henry Rios.

  Désirée ZamoranoNov 8, 2019

  • Noir

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  Necessary Trouble: A Conversation with Poet David Whyte

  Lois P. Jones speaks to poet David Whyte, whose latest collection is “The Bell and the Blackbird.”

  Lois P. JonesNov 7, 2019

  • Poetry

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  Closing the Story on My Own Terms: An Interview with Alex Segura

  Ivy Pochoda interviews Alex Segura about “Miami Midnight” and the entire Pete Fernandez PI series.

  Ivy PochodaNov 6, 2019

  • Noir

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  Histories of Violence: Violence Is Freedom

  Brad Evans speaks with Roy Scranton, whose latest books are “Total Mobilization: World War II and American Literature” and “I Heart Oklahoma!”

  Brad EvansNov 4, 2019

  • Histories of Violence

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  All About Awe: A Conversation with Peter Heller

  An adventure novelist talks about fishing, kayaking, friendship, and God.

  Tom ZoellnerNov 2, 2019

  • Fiction

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  Open to Critique: An Interview with Jeremy O. Harris

  Christopher Shinn talks to Jeremy O. Harris about his recent plays “‘Daddy’” and “Slave Play.”

  Christopher ShinnNov 1, 2019

  • Art & Architecture

  • Gender & Sexuality

• “Either Hyper-Visible or Invisible”: An Interview with Jaquira Díaz

  Jaquira Díaz discusses her new memoir, her love of music, and her gratitude for the richness of her Puerto Rican heritage.

  Kavita DasOct 29, 2019

  • Memoir & Essay