The Clock at the Biltmore — J. F. Powers: “Death of a Favorite”
Trevor looks at J.F. Powers’ story “Death of a Favorite,” from the July 1, 1950 issue of The New Yorker. Read the full post.
New Yorker Fiction
Junot Díaz: “The Pura Principle”
This week’s New Yorker fiction is Junot Díaz’s “The Pura Principle.” Read the full post.
David Means: “The Knocking”
This week’s New Yorker fiction is David Means’s “The Knocking.” Read the full post.
Irwin Shaw: “Preach on the Dusty Roads”
Trevor looks at Irwin Shaw’s “Preach on the Dusty Roads,” from the August 22, 1942 issue of The New Yorker. Read the full post.
Jennifer Egan: “Ask Me If I Care”
This week’s New Yorker fiction is Jennifer Egan’s “Ask Me If I Care.”
Saïd Sayrafiesadeh: “Appetite”
This week’s New Yorker story is Saïd Sayrafiesadeh’s “Appetite.” Read the full post.
Christopher Isherwood: “I Am Waiting”
Trevor looks at Christopher Isherwood’s short story “I Am Waiting.” Read the full post.
J.D. Salinger: “A Perfect Day for Bananafish”
Trevor looks at J.D. Salinger’s “A Perfect Day for Bananafish.” Read the full post.
Roberto Bolaño: “William Burns”
This week’s New Yorker fiction is Roberto Bolaño’s “William Burns.” Read the full post.