In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Beth Gilstrap’s fiction, talking books with Jamie Harrison, and more.
Morning Bites: Eugene Lim’s Latest, Gabino Iglesias Nonfiction, Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s Recommendations, and More
In our morning reading: an excerpt from Eugene Lim’s new novel, book recommendations from Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and more.
Afternoon Bites: José Vadi’s Writing Space, Beth Gilstrap on Research, Adrian Tomine’s Residency, and More
In our afternoon reading: José Vadi on writing spaces, Beth Gilstrap on research, and more.
“A Little Arrhythmic Blip”: An Excerpt From Beth Gilstrap’s “Deadheading and Other Stories”
Today, we’re pleased to present an excerpt from Beth Gilstrap’s forthcoming collection Deadheading and Other Stories. Set in the Carolinas, Gilstrap’s fiction explores questions of gender, class, and geography, offering a series of haunting scenes from everyday life – or what Jared Yates Sexton called “heartbreaking worlds, but nonetheless beautiful.”