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Picnicking on Thin Ice: An Interview with Josh Emmons
Eric Farwell interviews novelist Josh Emmons about his new collection of stories.
Eric FarwellMar 10, 2017
- Fiction
Our Weapons Always: An Interview with Jami Attenberg, Author of “All Grown Up”
Eric Nelson speaks to Jami Attenberg about her new novel “All Grown Up,” the first-person narrative, and literature in Trump-era America.
Eric NelsonMar 8, 2017
- Fiction
Spectacular Endlessly: An Interview with Emily Berry
Ralf Webb interview award-winning British poet Emily Berry about her new collection, “Stranger, Baby,” grief, and autobiography.
Ralf WebbMar 7, 2017
- Poetry
The Revolutionary Force of Stupidity: A Conversation with Matt Taibbi
Gregg LaGambina talks to Matt Taibbi about his new book, "Insane Clown President."
Gregg LaGambinaMar 7, 2017
- Politics
Three Questions for Frederick Luis Aldama Regarding His Debut Short Story Collection, “Long Stories Cut Short”
Daniel Olivas chats with Frederick Luis Aldama about his new short story collection.
Daniel A. OlivasMar 2, 2017
- Fiction
To Feel the World’s Pain and Its Beauty
Brad Evans talks to Bracha L. Ettinger in the latest installment of his "Histories of Violence" series.
Brad EvansFeb 27, 2017
- Art & Architecture
- Histories of Violence
Patrick Cottrell on Living in Los Angeles, The Best Way to Shape One’s Grief into an Object, and 7-Eleven Pastries That Look Like Vomit
Rita Bullwinkel talks to Patrick Cottrell about his new novel, "Sorry to Disrupt the Peace."
Rita BullwinkelFeb 27, 2017
- Fiction
What Lies Beneath: Jennifer Bell on Her “Uncommoners” Series
Cleaver Patterson interviews children’s fiction author Jennifer Bell.
Cleaver PattersonFeb 23, 2017
- Young Adult & Children’s Literature
Merely Judgment
Tom Rosenstiel talks about his new book, “Shining City.”
Anthony FranzeFeb 18, 2017
- Noir
The World of Yesterday, Today: On Maria Schrader’s “Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe”
Kathleen B. Jones interviews Maria Schrader about her new film, “Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe.”
Kathleen B. JonesFeb 17, 2017
- Film
- History
If Nothing Escaped Us: An Interview with Poet and Philosopher Troy Jollimore
Poet Troy Jollimore talks about repeating himself, why cinema matters, and what poets can learn from stand-up comedians.
Piotr FlorczykFeb 16, 2017
- Poetry
It Means “Poem” in Tagalog: Viet Thanh Nguyen Interviews Chris Santiago
Viet Thanh Nguyen interviews Chris Santiago about his new poetry collection, "Tula."
Viet Thanh NguyenFeb 14, 2017
- Poetry
Dagoberto Gilb on the Right Way to be Crippled and Naked
Eileen Cronin talks to Dagoberto Gilb about his contribution to a new anthology by writers with disabilities, “The Right Way to be Crippled and Naked.”
Eileen CroninFeb 13, 2017
- Cultural Studies
- Fiction
The World Is Never Just Politics: A Conversation with Javier Marías
Gregg LaGambina talks to acclaimed Spanish novelist Javier Marías about translation, what fascism looks like, and what book you should be reading right now.
Gregg LaGambinaFeb 9, 2017
- Fiction
Tenure and Diversity: An Interview with Patricia Matthew
Colin Dickey talks to Patricia Matthew about her new essay collection, "Written/Unwritten: Diversity and the Hidden Truths of Tenure."
Colin DickeyFeb 8, 2017
- Cultural Studies
Violence Is Our Present Condition: Alfredo Jaar
Brad EvansFeb 6, 2017
- Histories of Violence