Dave Barry has always been an absolute powerhouse in my life as a reader and writer. By the time I … More
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Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
I want to start this with a dream that plagued me for most of my marriage. I never talked about … More
A Life Shaped By Trauma, Lessons by Ian McEwan
Ian McEwan’s newest novel breaks down a lot of mores surrounding our culture in the vibrancy of the twentieth century. … More
Toxic Gonzo Live! Happy Birthday, Wanda June by Kurt Vonnegut
I never knew that Kurt Vonnegut had two plays in his repertoire… but after reading Casey Sherman’s Helltown (see my … More
Mercury Pictures Presents by Anthony Marra
While Anthony Marra has had a wonderfully successful career prior to Mercury Pictures Presents, this was the first book of … More
The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
This is already my favorite book I have read this year. Sure, it’s a little bit far into the year … More
Inseparable by Simone de Beauvoir, Translated by Sandra Smith
This is a candid and gorgeous portrait of an intimate relationship between two young women at the height of stepping … More
After the Lights Go Out by John Vercher
John Vercher’s After the Lights Go Out is a stunning sophomore release from the Edgar and Anthony Award-nominated author of … More
It Dies With You by Scott Blackburn
Scott Blackburn is about to hit the ground running hard with his debut southern crime novel, It Dies With You. … More
Our Country Friends by Gary Shteyngart
Gary Shteyngart’s sardonic work has always been a dark, lovely, and fun experience for me. I follow his work closely, … More