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Nicholas Ray: In a Lonely Place

May 10, 2016

In a Lonely Place d. Nicholas Ray (1950) Spine: #810 Blu-ray Release Date: May 10, 2016 Screen captures below are taken from The Criterion Collection Blu-ray disc. In a Lonely Place, which is a rare case where I like a film adaptation of a magnificent book more than the magnificent book itself, is out today in a lovely edition from

Akhil Sharma: “A Life of Adventure and Delight”

May 9, 2016

This week’s New Yorker story is Akhil Sharma’s “A Life of Adventure and Delight.” Read the full post.

Alice Munro: “Mrs. Cross and Mrs. Kidd”

May 6, 2016

Trevor and Betsy look at Alice Munro’s “Mrs. Cross and Mrs. Kidd,” from The Moons of Jupiter.

Yuri Herrera: Signs Preceding the End of the World

May 5, 2016

Trevor reviews Yuri Herrera’s Signs Preceding the End of the World, translated from the Spanish by Lisa Dillman. This book won this year’s Best Translated Book Award. Read the full post.

2016 Best Translated Book Award Winner

May 4, 2016

This year’s Best Translated Book Award winner has been announced! Read the full post.

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