Yannick Murphy’s Things That Are Funny On A Submarine But Not Really is an incredible modern novel that explores the … More
Tag: Drama
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
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
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
“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 