In our morning reading: an interview with Lauren Oyler, new music from Hand Habits, and more.
Sunday Stories: “Paper Scissors”
Paper Scissors
by James J. Hatfield
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Mrs. Sasser stood behind me with her arm over my chest. The back of my head at her belly button. The woods behind our house looked like it was at the bottom of some ocean full of fire.
In the haze of the smoke and the orange and yellow backlight, I saw a dark shape come out. It looked like one of them stories from the Bible, I don’t know which.
Morning Bites: Clarice Lispector, Nicholas Mancusi Interviewed, Joy Harjo, Brian Evenson’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: exploring the writings of Clarice Lispector, an interview with Nicholas Mancusi, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Hala Alyan, T Kira Madden Interviewed, Terrance Hayes, William Boyle’s Playlist, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Hala Alyan’s new book, interviews with T Kira Madden and Terrance Hayes, and more.