Brandon Sanderson: The Way of Kings
Trevor reviews the first high fantasy novel he’s read in years, Brandon Sanderson’s The Way of Kings.
Book Reviews
Alice Munro: Open Secrets
Trevor and Betsy will be starting Alice Munro’s Open Secrets soon. This post contains some brief introductory thoughts as well as a list of all of the stories in this collection. The list will contain links to the posts as they are published.
Alice Munro: “Differently”
Trevor and Betsy look at Alice Munro’s “Differently,” from Friend of My Youth.
Philip Roth: Why Write? Collected Nonfiction 1960 – 2013
The Library of America has released their latest (and last) volume of Philip Roth’s work, this time focusing on his nonfiction in Why Write? Collected Nonfiction 1960 – 2013. I’ve been a fan of Roth’s work since this site began, and this collection helped me realize that is okay.
Alice Munro: “Goodness and Mercy”
Trevor and Betsy continue to look at Alice Munro’s story collection Friend of My Youth, focusing this time on “Goodness and Mercy.”
Alice Munro: “Pictures of the Ice”
Trevor and Betsy look at Alice Munro’s “Pictures of the Ice,” from Friend of My Youth.
Alice Munro: “Oranges and Apples”
Trevor and Betsy share their thoughts about Alice Munro’s “Oranges and Apples,” from Friend of My Youth.
Paul Auster: 4 3 2 1
Lee reviews Paul Auster’s 4 3 2 1, which was on this year’s Man Booker Prize shortlist.
The Collected Essays of Elizabeth Hardwick
Elizabeth Hardwick, who was one of the initial founders of The New York Review of Books, wrote essays and criticism for half a century. NYRB Classics has released a hearty collection of her best.
