Michael Cunningham is a phenomenal writer who has steadily built momentum ever since the publication of his beautiful 1990 novel, … More
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The Geography of Disillusionment: Alex Garland’s The Beach
Alex Garland’s The Beach is one of those books that I really should have read a long time ago. It … More
Punching Out the Garage Windows: The Catcher in the Rye at 75
“Allie, don’t let me disappear.” Today marks the seventy-fifth anniversary of the publication of The Catcher in the Rye (July … 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
Who Censored Roger Rabbit? — A Look Back at The Gritty, Bizarre Novel That Started It All
“Toons never die naturally. They simply become unpopular.” This was a bit of a wildcard pick for me, but it … More
“…but your kids are gonna love it.” Michael J Fox’s Future Boy
Michael J. Fox’s Future Boy is an incredible and intimate behind-the-scenes look into his experiences filming Back to the Future … 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
TERRORTOME! By Garth Marenghi
Well, I was totally late to the Marenghi train. Terrortome came up on a random “suggested for you” list curated … More
Dave Barry’s ‘Class Clown’: A Journey Through His Hilarious New Memoir
I have been a fan of Dave Barry’s since middle school. I own just about all of his books, many … More