A fast-paced, pulpy novel set in the 1980s that feels straight off the spinning rack at the back of a … More
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Punching Out the Garage Windows: The Catcher in the Rye at 75
“Allie, don’t let me disappear.” Today marks the seventy-fifth anniversary of the publication of The Catcher in the Rye (July … More
The Peacetime Traumas: Yannick Murphy’s Things That Are Funny On A Submarine But Not Really
Yannick Murphy’s Things That Are Funny On A Submarine But Not Really is an incredible modern novel that explores the … More
Unf*ckingbelievable Self Help from Gary John Bishop and Jonathan Welton
Not the first self-help books I have ever read, and certainly not the last, Unfu*k Yourself and Wise as Fu*k … More
Kawakami’s HEAVEN and Mishima’s STAR
I recently read an article that outlined a few modern Japanese masters for fans of Murakami, and I was delighted … More
A Life’s Epistolary Quilt: Virginia Evans’ The Correspondent
A subtle epistolary novel, The Correspondent was a title I picked up after reading about it in a profile, intrigued … More
These are strange times: Liberation Day by George Saunders
I am always a fan of George Saunders, and I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of his newest … More
Who Censored Roger Rabbit? — A Look Back at The Gritty, Bizarre Novel That Started It All
“Toons never die naturally. They simply become unpopular.” This was a bit of a wildcard pick for me, but it … More
“…but your kids are gonna love it.” Michael J Fox’s Future Boy
Michael J. Fox’s Future Boy is an incredible and intimate behind-the-scenes look into his experiences filming Back to the Future … More
You’re Going To Be Okay by Darby Hudson
This wonderful collection of poetry, aphorisms, and bite-size soul knowledge is a whimsical journey. Presented a la Tyler Knott Gregson style typewriter … More
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