César Aira: Artforum
Today a perfect book is being published by New Directions. César Aira's Artforum is a comical lark with a deep soul. Katherine Silver's translation is wonderful, and I highly recommend the book in these dark times.
Agatha Christie: Death on the Nile
I have some few thoughts on my least favorite Agatha Christie book, to date, but I hope some of you can point me in a better direction.
Adam Levin: “Kid Positive”
This week's New Yorker story is "Kid Positive," by Adam Levin.
Alice Munro: “What Is Remembered”
Trevor and Betsy take a look at Alice Munro's "What Is Remembered," from Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage.
Anna Kavan: Machines in the Head: Selected Stories
NYRB Classics new selection of stories, Machines in the Head, is a great place to start getting to know the work of Anna Kavan, whose fascinating and troubled life gave inspiration to some exquisite stories.
David Rabe: “Things We Worried About When I Was Ten”
This week's New Yorker story is "Things We Worried About When I Was Ten," by David Rabe.
Bernardine Evaristo: Girl, Woman, Other
Paul looks at Bernardine Evaristo's Girl, Woman, Other, recently longlisted for this year's Booker Prize.
Kevin Barry: Night Boat to Tangier
Paul reviews Kevin Barry's Night Boat to Tangier, which was recently longlisted for this year's Booker Prize.
Deborah Levy: The Man Who Saw Everything
Paul looks at Deborah Levy's The Man Who Saw Everything, recently longlisted for this year's Booker Prize.
Alice Munro: “Nettles”
Trevor and Betsy look at Alice Munro's "Nettles," from Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage.