I recently read an article that outlined a few modern Japanese masters for fans of Murakami, and I was delighted … More
Tag: Drama
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
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
Twist by Colum McCann
“So much of our courage stems from a sense of shame.” We live in interesting times — times far removed … More
To try and control is to go mad… Everything Matters! by Ron Currie Jr.
“This is the key, you have learned – to relinquish control, to relinquish the desire for control… to try and … 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
“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?
Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult by Maria Bamford
Maria Bamford’s “Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult” is an incredible, deeply personal memoir that gives her audience a glimpse into … More
#763 The Color Purple (1985) and The Color Purple by Alice Walker (1982)
Somehow it took me three English degrees, writing and teaching for over twenty years, and a hazy summer in 2023 … More
Now Is Not The Time To Panic by Kevin Wilson
Kevin Wilson’s Now is Not the Time To Panic is a beautifully nostalgic trip back to when I was a … More
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