Written Reviews

Ed Park: “Slide to Unlock”

June 10, 2013

Click here to read the abstract of the story on The New Yorker webpage (this week’s story is available only for subscribers). Ed Park’s “Slide to Unlock” was originally published in the June 10 & 17, 2013 issue of The New Yorker. I know little about Ed Park. I believe the first thing I read

Jhumpa Lahiri: “Brotherly Love”

June 7, 2013

Click here to read the story in its entirety on The New Yorker webpage. Jhumpa Lahiri’s “Brotherly Love” was originally published in the June 10 & 17, 2013 issue of The New Yorker. Betsy “Brotherly Love” takes place in India more than 40 years ago. Two brothers, so close they are practically twins, grow up in

International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award Winner

June 6, 2013

From early Twitter reports, they’ve just announced the winner of this year’s International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award:  City of Bohane, by Kevin Barry The paperback edition of this came out just Tuesday here in th United States. I looked for it at a local bookstore yesterday but didn’t see it yet. I’ve enjoyed Barry’s short

Marie NDiaye: All My Friends

June 6, 2013

This is my first encounter with Marie NDiaye, who was recently a finalist for the Man Booker International Prize, and who has received quite a bit of acclaim in the English-speaking world for her novel Three Strong Women, which won the Prix Goncourt. NDiaye has written a lot more, though, so with open arms we welcome

2013 Women’s Prize for Literature Winner

June 5, 2013

They’ve just announced the winner of this year’s Women’s Prize for Literature: May We Be Forgiven, by A.M. Homes I don’t know Homes’ work well, but from what I hear I need to, so I’m excited that she’s being recognized today. Please comment below or tweet me your thoughts on A.M. Homes, May We Be

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