Written Reviews

Han Kang: The White Book

May 3, 2018

Paul reviews Han Kang’s The White Book, translated from the Korean by Deborah Smith. This book was recently shortlisted for this year’s Man Booker International Prize.

Olga Tokarczuk: Flights

May 2, 2018

Paul reviews Olga Tokarczuk’s Flights, translated from the Polish by Jennifer Croft. This book was recently shortlisted for this year’s Man Booker International Prize.

May 2018 Books to Read

May 1, 2018

There are some excellent books coming out this month, including two wonderful story collections. Check out some of the exciting things coming out this month!

Criterion Collection Ingrid Bergman's Swedish Years

The Eclipse Viewer 62: Ingrid Bergman’s Swedish Years Part I

April 30, 2018

In this episode of The Eclipse Viewer, David and Trevor discuss the first three films in the latest Eclipse Series release, Eclipse Series 46: Ingrid Bergman’s Swedish Years.

Isaac Bashevis Singer: “The Boarder”

April 30, 2018

This week’s New Yorker story is Isaac Bashevis Singer’s “The Boarder,” translated from the Yiddish by the author.

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