Anniversaries Readalong: May 13 – 19, 1968
Come here to talk about Uwe Johnson's Anniversaries, covering May 13 - 19, 1968.
Weekend Thoughts
Here are some weekend thoughts! I didn't know I'd manage any thoughts these days, but behold! Now, are they of any interest? That's another question.
Katherine Dunn: “The Resident Poet”
This week's New Yorker story is a new story from Katherine Dunn! "The Resident Poet" is going to be part of a collection coming in 2022, but we get a chance to see it now!
Anniversaries Readalong: May 6 – 12, 1968
Come here to talk about Uwe Johnson's Anniversaries, covering May 6 - 12, 1968.
Alice Munro: Runaway
Betsy and Trevor are going to move on to Alice Munro's 2004 collection Runaway. Here is the post that will eventually contain all of the links!
Henri Bosco: Malicroix
Henri Bosco's Malicroix, translated from the French by Joyce Zonana, is a beautiful, terrifying exploration of isolation and nature. It's shot up to being one of my favorites!
George Marshall: Destry Rides Again
The Criterion Collection recently released a home video edition of George Marshall's 1939 western, Destry Rides Again, starring James Stewart and Marlene Dietrich.
Allan Gurganus: “The Wish for a Good Young Country Doctor”
This week's New Yorker story is Allan Gurganus's "The Wish for a Good Country Doctor."
Anniversaries Readalong: April 29 – May 5, 1968
Come here to talk about Uwe Johnson's Anniversaries, covering April 29 - May 5, 1968.
Elizabeth Taylor: Palladian
Elizabeth Taylor's second book, Palladian, from 1946, shows she had a strong point of view and a genius ability to articulate it. Here are my thoughts on the novel.