Written Reviews

Philip Roth: Why Write? Collected Nonfiction 1960 – 2013

November 7, 2017

The Library of America has released their latest (and last) volume of Philip Roth’s work, this time focusing on his nonfiction in Why Write? Collected Nonfiction 1960 – 2013. I’ve been a fan of Roth’s work since this site began, and this collection helped me realize that is okay.

Thomas McGuane: “Riddle”

November 6, 2017

This week’s New Yorker fiction is Thomas McGuane’s “Riddle.”

Alice Munro Friend of My Youth

Alice Munro: “Goodness and Mercy”

November 3, 2017

Trevor and Betsy continue to look at Alice Munro’s story collection Friend of My Youth, focusing this time on “Goodness and Mercy.”

November 2017: Books to Read

November 1, 2017

Awards season and best-of-year posts are upon us, but before we get too retrospective let’s look at some promising books that are coming out this month.

Anne Enright: “The Hotel”

October 30, 2017

This week’s New Yorker story is Anne Enright’s “The Hotel.” Please feel welcome to join the discussion in this post.

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