Han Kang: The Vegetarian
Trevor reviews Han Kang’s The Vegetarian, translated from the Korean by Deborah Smith. The book won the 2016 Man Booker International Prize. Read the full post.
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The Criterion Collection Announces August 2016 Releases
Today The Criterion Collection announced what it will be releasing in August 2016. Read the full post.
2016 Man Booker International Prize Winner
This year’s Man Booker International Prize winner has been announced. Read the full post.
Lauren Groff: “The Midnight Zone”
This week’s New Yorker story is Lauren Groff’s “The Midnight Zone.” Read the full post.
Maylis de Kerangal: The Heart
Trevor reviews Maylis de Kerangal’s The Heart, translated from the French by Sam Taylor. Read the full post.
Marie NDiaye: Ladivine
Trevor reviews Marie NDiaye’s latest novel, Ladivine, translated from the French by Jordan Stump.
Julian Barnes: The Noise of Time
Trevor reviews Julian Barnes’ new novel The Noise of Time. Read the full post.
Nicholas Ray: In a Lonely Place
In a Lonely Place d. Nicholas Ray (1950) Spine: #810 Blu-ray Release Date: May 10, 2016 Screen captures below are taken from The Criterion Collection Blu-ray disc. In a Lonely Place, which is a rare case where I like a film adaptation of a magnificent book more than the magnificent book itself, is out today in a lovely edition from … Read more
Akhil Sharma: “A Life of Adventure and Delight”
This week’s New Yorker story is Akhil Sharma’s “A Life of Adventure and Delight.” Read the full post.
Alice Munro: “Mrs. Cross and Mrs. Kidd”
Trevor and Betsy look at Alice Munro’s “Mrs. Cross and Mrs. Kidd,” from The Moons of Jupiter.