Literature
‘Heated Rivalry’ Goes Back to the Basics –…
If you haven’t yet heard of Heated Rivalry—which is to say, if you are not a woman with an internet…
Mysteries Foreign and Domestic – Nadya Williams
Recent novels about translators and translation have been a thrilling yet cheerless lot. Take Ayesha…
Old Color for a Gray New World
Second, we have New Jersey denizen James Scimecca, otherwise known as The Dispatch’s audience…
The Haunted Fiction of George Saunders – Nadya…
A man lies in bed, in pain, dying. What is he thinking about? Does he have any regrets? Is his life…
A Force of Nature—and His Tour de Force
Meanwhile, the radio show host and writer Leigh Snead has shared with us an adapted excerpt of her…
The Dark Heart of Counterculture
Next, we have Oklahoman Peter Biles on how being able to read road signs and labels shouldn’t be our…
Plain ‘Literacy’ Isn’t Enough – Peter Biles
The last year or so has witnessed mounting critique of rising illiteracy and the decline of reading.…
Ghosts of Christmas – Kristina Tabor
“Spirit!” said Scrooge. “Show me no more! Conduct me home. Why do you delight to torture me?” I…
The End of American Poetry – Timothy Sandefur
New York poet David Lehman has overseen publication of Scribner’s annual Best American Poetry…
Jane Austen’s Novels Aren’t Just Romantic
Tired of chaos and toxicity? Get some good news instead The negativity of today’s 24/7 news cycle is…
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