The Mississippi Delta Is Full of Secrets in ‘Sweet & Low’
A review of Nick White’s debut short story collection.
Category: Reviews
‘Invitation to a Bonfire’ Exposes the Monstrous Side of Nabokov
Adrienne Celt’s rich sophomore novel tackles the infamous Nabokovian love triangle.
Stephen King Still Knows How to Creep You Out
The horror master is back with a strong turn in ‘The Outsider.’
Heat, Hurricanes, and Hallucinations in Lauren Groff’s ‘Florida’
If you’ve never heard of the “Florida man” phenomenon, here’s a summary: the citizens of Florida people have become notoriousContinue Reading
Sam Pink’s Fabulous Flight from Chicago to Florida
Amber Sparks on the post-“alt-lit” star’s weird new diptych.
Madisen Kuhn’s Poetry Comes of Age in ‘Please Don’t Go’
Recent conversation in the world of poetry revolves around Instagram poets, a group of writers like Rupi Kaur, Lang Leav,Continue Reading
‘Beasts at Bedtime’ Explores Environmental Themes in Children’s Lit
Liam Heneghan’s Beasts at Bedtime: Revealing the Environmental Wisdom in Children’s Literature conjures a world of natural magic and wonder.Continue Reading
‘Rubik’ Is a Clever Novel-in-Stories for the Digital Generation
From Winesburg, Ohio to Olive Kitteridge, The Women of Brewster Place, and A Visit from the Goon Squad, novels-in-stories often inviteContinue Reading
Another Look at Robert Aickman’s Speculative Short Fiction
A review of ‘Compulsory Games’ from NYRB Classics.
‘A Lucky Man’ is a Grand Cathedral of Short Fiction
Most readers expect short fiction to bring a singular character to life. In many creative writing workshops, we’re taught it’sContinue Reading
