In our morning reading: the short stories of Samantha Schoech, a playlist from Erika Swyler, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Revisiting José Luis Zárate, Robert Eggers Interviewed, Clikitat Ikatowi Returns, and More
In our afternoon reading: revisiting the work of José Luis Zárate, an interview with Robert Eggers, and more.
Sea Urchins and Spleen Removals
Seventy eight minutes of a familiar soft, aquatic ambiance filled my headphones after waking up in a hospital bed.
Those life-altering doctor’s office calls that everyone dreads after getting routine blood work done? I was twenty six years old and so naive that it never actually sank in. I hadn’t even been to see a doctor since my pediatrician as a kid.
Morning Bites: Manuel Betancourt Nonfiction, Literary Fakes, Studio One Book, and More
In our morning reading: new writing by Manuel Betancourt, previewing early 2025 books, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Nnedi Okorafor’s Latest, John Holstrom on Art, Robbie Basho Reissued, and More
In our afternoon reading: Nnedi Okorafor on her new novel, thoughts on a Robbie Basho compilation, and more.
Morning Bites: Mars Kumari Interviewed, Kerry Howley Nonfiction, Emily Greenberg on Brooklyn, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Mars Kumari and Emily Greenberg, new writing by Kerry Howley, and more.
Sunday Stories: “Track 33”
Track 33
by Jean M. Kane
Always she reappeared, just when Zilla had almost forgotten about her. She was almost a feature of the station.
Zilla noticed only the time. Once again, she’d gotten to the Grand Central before her track number had even been posted. The long arm of the clock on her kitchen wall, a plate rimmed in red, shoved Zilla out more violently early every year.
Weekend Bites: Jeff Parker Interviewed, Philip K. Dick Award Nominees, Helen McClory Fiction, and More
In our weekend reading: interviews with Jeff Parker and Robert Eggers, Patrick Radden Keefe is modeling, and more.