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The Comfort of War: Pat Barker’s World War II Trilogy
The beginning of Pat Barker’s novel "Noonday" raises the question of whether we are too saturated by fictions that play to our fascination with World War II
Fiction
"Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities. Truth isn't." — Mark Twain
Multilingual Wordsmiths, Part 1: Lydia Davis and Translationese
I enjoy that aspect of writing that doesn’t involve writing one’s own things; I also love the puzzle aspect of it. Translation is writing and a puzzle.
The Woman Inside
Sari Wilson’s debut novel "Girl Through Glass" is set in the ballet world of 1970s New York aestheticism.
Our Hero and His Blues: Celebrating Albert Murray
Clifford Thompson celebrates Albert Murray 100th birthday by taking an in-depth look at his life's work
The Most Beautiful Illusion
An interview with Alejandro Jodorowsky, a filmmaker, poet, novelist, comics writer, mime, actor, soundtrack composer, “psychomagician,” and Tarot reader
Out of Their Tree
Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney’s debut, "The Nest", one of the most hyped novels of the year.
Reines de la Nuit
Alexander Chee talks opera, the writing life, and his new novel "The Queen of the Night"
Life Inherited: A Conversation Between Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney and Ramona Ausubel
Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney and Ramona Ausubel speak about their new novels, "The Nest" and "Sons and Daughters of Ease and Plenty".
A Search for the Soul of the Mainland
Yunte Huang has compiled a 624-doorstop of an anthology.
What Happened to “Purity”?: Jonathan Franzen and the Aspirations and Disappointments of a Contract Writer
Jonathan Franzen’s new novel "Purity" raises questions about the status of contract writers today.
Why Can’t You Be Sweet?
In discussions of women’s stories, it’s crucial to note that they carry emotional and cultural weight, as they are often tales of violence and abuse.
What Do You Do If You’re a Useless Man? An Interview with Jarett Kobek
Writer Jarett Kobek is not a big fan of the internet. His new novel, "I Hate the Internet," tells us why.
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