I recently read an article that outlined a few modern Japanese masters for fans of Murakami, and I was delighted … More
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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
RIP King.
Josh Bresslin’s Going Over: A Character-Driven Journey in Wrestling and the new Guy Lit
Joshua Bresslin has hit the mat hard with his newest novel, Going Over. An emotionally impactful, character-driven examination of the … More
Reading Homer in 2025: When men were men and gods were gods
“Come, men of Troy and Trojan women; look upon Hektor if ever before you were joyful when you saw him … More
Acting surrounded by amateurs: Toast On Toast by Toast
A funny little mock autobiography by “Steven Toast,” Toast on Toast is Matt Berry extrapolating on his delusional, self-important, and … More
BLOODLANDS: Six Amazon Original Stories by Harold Schechter
Harold Schechter is a great voice in modern true crime narratives. Professor Emeritus of literature and pop culture at Queens … More
MISSING: Six Amazon Original Stories
Of course, there is plenty to be frustrated with in Big Bezos, our favorite company and man to complain about… … More
A Year’s Comedy Romp, 2024
I had the pleasure of making my way through a collection of books I found on a March 14, 2024 … More
“The Antediluvians” Short Story Recognized
Garrett Zecker is awarded for a short story that asks: What do emergencies look like through the eyes of the various residents we share the city with at the speed of social media, and who do we decide to help when all seems lost?
Garrett Zecker 