Yannick Murphy’s Things That Are Funny On A Submarine But Not Really is an incredible modern novel that explores the … More
Tag: fiction
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
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
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 world spins. We stumble on. It is enough.” Let The Great World Spin by Colum McCann
Colum McCann’s Let the Great World Spin is easily my favorite read of the year. This was one of those … More
The Graphic World of Junji Ito
Over the past year, I have read most of the available Junji Ito in translation, and boy, is it a … More
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