Argentina’s ‘Mythical Realist,’ Now Available in English
The work of Sara Gallardo, the late Argentinian author known for her “mythical realism,” has recently been rediscovered. Gallardo wasContinue Reading
Category: Reviews
Samantha Hunt’s Debut ‘The Seas’ Is Absolutely Worth Another Look
When I picked up The Seas I did not expect a novel about language, war, and mermaids. This slim reissue ofContinue Reading
‘Tiny Crimes’ Is a Micro-Study in Flash Fiction
Here we have forty very short stories — Tiny Crimes — bundled into a shape you’ll identify as a commonContinue Reading
These ‘American Sonnets’ Confront Trump With Poetry
After the 2016 election, many Americans felt lost—and still do. In the writing community, the question that kept popping upContinue Reading
‘So Lucky’ Is a Powerful Indictment of Ableism
On Nicola Griffith’s fierce new novel.
‘Little Disasters’ Is a Harrowing Tale of New Parenthood
On Randall Klein’s compelling debut novel set in New York City.
The Mississippi Delta Is Full of Secrets in ‘Sweet & Low’
A review of Nick White’s debut short story collection.
‘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
