‘Early Work’ Is a Stunning Debut About Aspiring Writers
The hallmark of Andrew Martin’s first novel is the language: pitch-perfect and confident.
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Burning Worlds is Amy Brady’s monthly column dedicated to examining trends in climate fiction, or “cli-fi,” in partnership with Yale Climate Connections.Continue Reading
What Does a Poet Actually Do?
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Kimiko Hahn’s Poetry Begs Us to Pay Attention
Her new collection ‘Brood’ finds beauty in the smallest details.
‘The Family Tabor’ Is a Hypnotic Generational Saga
Last year, Cherise Wolas’s debut novel, The Resurrection of Joan Ashby, made quite a splash. A.M. Homes compared it toContinue Reading
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
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
The Best Nature Writing of 2018 So Far
Plants, animals, and ecosystems. Memoir, poetry, and first-hand observations.
The 6 Books Barack Obama Is Reading This Summer
Our former Reader-in-Chief still has great literary taste.
