Graciliano Ramos: São Bernardo
NYRB Classics recently published a new translation of Graciliano Ramos's second novel, São Bernardo, a captivating look at an insecure man trying to hold onto his power.
Pamela Frankau: A Wreath for the Enemy
Pamela Frankau's 1954 novel, A Wreath for the Enemy, is a wonderfully circular act of atonement through literature.
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!
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.
Alice Munro: “Queenie”
Trevor and Betsy look at "Queenie," by Alice Munro. This finishes their trek through the stories in Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage.
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.