Written Reviews

Pat Barker: “Medusa”

April 8, 2019

This week’s New Yorker fiction is Pat Barker’s “Medusa.”

Weekend Thoughts

April 6, 2019

It’s the weekend. I hope you’re having a wonderful one! Here are some random thoughts.

Alice Munro: “Cortes Island”

April 5, 2019

Next up for Trevor and Betsy’s exploration of Alice Munro’s work is “Cortes Island,” from The Love of a Good Woman.

Muriel Spark: Loitering with Intent

April 4, 2019

I accidentally read Muriel Spark’s 1981 novel, Loitering with Intent. Here are my thoughts.

April 2019 Books to Read

April 3, 2019

There are some good books coming out this month. Here are some I am excited about.

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