Written Reviews

César Aira: The Miracle Cures of Dr. Aira

October 16, 2012

Trevor reviews César Aira’s The Miracle Cures of Dr. Aira, translated from the Spanish by Katherine Silver. Read the full post.

Callan Wink: “Breatharians”

October 15, 2012

This week’s New Yorker fiction is Callan Wink’s “Breatharians.” Read the full post.

2012 Nobel Prize Winner

October 11, 2012

The winner of the Nobel Prize for literature has been announced. Read the full post.

2012 National Book Award Finalists

October 10, 2012

The finalists for the National Book Awards have been announced. Read the full post.

George Saunders: “The Semplica-Girl Diaries”

October 8, 2012

This week’s New Yorker fiction is George Saunders’ “The Semplica-Girl Diaries.” Read the full post.

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