Written Reviews

Emily Fridlund: History of Wolves

September 21, 2017

Paul reviews Emily Fridlund’s debut novel, History of Wolves, which was recently shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize.

Kelly Reichardt: Certain Women

September 19, 2017

This week, The Criterion Collection has released Kelly Reichardt’s 2016 film Certain Women. The film, based on three short stories by Maile Meloy, is an immediate favorite here.

Jonas Hassen Khemiri: “As You Would Have Told It to Me (Sort Of) If We Had Known Each Other Before You Died”

September 18, 2017

This week’s New Yorker fiction is Jonas Hassen Khemiri’s “As You Would Have Told It to Me (Sort Of) If We Had Known Each Other Before You Died.” This was translated from the Swedish by Rachel Willson-Broyles.

The Criterion Collection Announces December 2017 Releases

September 15, 2017

Today The Criterion Collection announced its December 2017 releases.

2017 National Book Award Longlists

September 15, 2017

The 2017 National Book Award Longlists have been announced.

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