Written Reviews

Jane Gardam: “Rode By All With Pride”

March 30, 2016

Lee reviews Jane Gardam’s “Rode By All With Pride,” from The Stories of Jane Gardam. Read the full post.

Les Blank: A Poem Is a Naked Person

March 29, 2016

Today, The Criterion Collection is releasing Les Blank’s documentary about musician and Hall-of-Famer Leon Russell, A Poem Is a Naked Person. Trevor reviews the film and looks at this edition. Read the full post.

The 2016 Best Translated Book Award Longlist

March 29, 2016

The 2016 longlist for The Best Translated Book Award is out! Read the full post.

Kevin Canty: “God’s Work”

March 28, 2016

This week’s New Yorker story is Kevin Canty’s “God’s Work.” Read the full post.

Jeff Zentner: The Serpent King

March 24, 2016

Trevor reviews Jeff Zentner’s debut novel, The Serpent King. Read the full post.

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