Written Reviews

CriterionCast Episode 150: Ingmar Bergman’s The Seventh Seal

October 18, 2014

It’s a milestone over at The CriterionCast — 150 episodes! — and I was thrilled and honored to join them to discuss Ingmar Bergman’s The Seventh Seal. Read the full post and find a link to the podcast.

2666 Read-Along — Part 3: The Part about Fate

October 17, 2014

After some deep and illuminating conversations about the first two parts thanks to all our fellow readers, it’s time to continue the 2666 read-along with this post on Part 3: The Part about Fate. Please come on in and let us know your thoughts! Read the full post.

James Joyce: “Eveline”

October 16, 2014

In his first post for The Mookse and the Gripes, Simon Lavery takes on the formidable “Eveline,” from James Joyce’s Dubliners. Read the full post.

2014 National Book Award Finalists

October 15, 2014

The 2014 National Book Award finalists have been announced. Read the full post.

2014 Man Booker Prize Winner

October 14, 2014

This year’s Man Booker Prize winner has been announced. Read the full post.

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