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Henry James: “Louisa Pallant”

May 14, 2015

Simon continues his series of posts on the great Henry James by focusing on “Louisa Pallant,” “a little masterpiece of concision.” Read the full review.

Michelle Huneven: Off Course

May 13, 2015

Lori reviews Michelle Huneven’s 2014 novel, Off Course. Read the full post.

Justin Taylor: “So You’re Just What, Gone?”

May 11, 2015

This week’s New Yorker fiction is Justin Taylor’s “So You’re Just What, Gone?” Come join in the discussion. Read the full post.

Damien Chazelle: Whiplash

May 7, 2015

Lee reviews Damien Chzelle’s 2014 film Whiplash. Read the full post.

Simon Leys: The Death of Napoleon

May 6, 2015

Trevor reviews Simon Leys’ novella The Death of Napoleon, published in a new edition by NYRB Classics this week. Read the full post.

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