In our morning reading: revisiting the work of Iris Murdoch, Steve Almond discussed his book about “Stoner,” and more.
Afternoon Bites: Bill Cunningham’s Memoir, Laura van den Berg, Pencil Museums, Uniform, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Bill Cunningham’s memoir, new fiction by Laura van den Berg, and more.
Weekend Bites: John Dermot Woods, Didion as Icon, Dwight Garner Interviewed, LA Novels, and More
In our weekend reading: interviews with John Dermot Woods and Dwight Garner, how Atticus Lish’s debut novel became a huge success, a look at Joan Didion’s iconic status, an excerpt from Steve Himmer’s new novel, and more.
Weekend Bites: Harry Mathews, New Noveller, Roxane Gay on “River,” Calvino Opera, and More
Wishing John Le Carré a happy birthday; getting operatic with Italo Calvino; Blake Butler on Harry Mathews; Roxane Gay on Michael Farris Smith; and more.