Best Translated Book Award Longlist
The 2019 Best Translated Book Award longlist has been announced! Come and see the books!
Trevor Berrett
The Man Booker International Prize Shortlist
Today the shortlist for this year’s Man Booker International Prize was announced. Are you interested in reading any?
Weekend Thoughts
It’s the weekend. I hope you’re having a wonderful one! Here are some random thoughts.
Alice Munro: “Cortes Island”
Next up for Trevor and Betsy’s exploration of Alice Munro’s work is “Cortes Island,” from The Love of a Good Woman.
Muriel Spark: Loitering with Intent
I accidentally read Muriel Spark’s 1981 novel, Loitering with Intent. Here are my thoughts.
April 2019 Books to Read
There are some good books coming out this month. Here are some I am excited about.
Alice Munro: “Jakarta”
Trevor and Betsy look at Alice Munro’s “Jakarta,” from The Love of a Good Woman.
Edgar G. Ulmer: Detour
For all of its flaws, Edgar G. Ulmer’s 1945 film noir, Detour, is an engaging, provocative classic. The Criterion Collection released a new restoration on home video this month.