Nathan Thrall on the art of immersing readers in nonfiction writingNathan Thrall's nonfiction book blurs the lines with fiction, prompting crucial discussions about the ethics and craft of writing nonfiction.
Rachel Kushner's Surprising SwerveRachel Kushner's work explores the complexities of female identities through characters embodying the author's own experiences and observations. They navigate male-dominated spaces with confidence.
Han Kang's Latest Novel Mines Korea's Bloody PastHan Kang's work explores trauma and history through personal and corporeal narratives, highlighting the intersection of physical pain and psychological turmoil.
Sheila Heti Reads The St. Alwynn Girls at SeaSheila Heti is recognized for her impactful literary contributions and introspective storytelling.
What to read this weekend: A visual history of Futurama, and moreMurakami's latest work revisits familiar themes but aims for a quieter narrative style.The story intertwines past memories with the exploration of a mysterious town.
Reading, Reading, Reading | Peter C. BakerThe Wall by Marlen Haushofer raises questions about the purpose of writing and existence, explored through its narrator's journal entries in a postapocalyptic setting.
Rachel Kushner's Surprising SwerveRachel Kushner's work explores the complexities of female identities through characters embodying the author's own experiences and observations. They navigate male-dominated spaces with confidence.
Han Kang's Latest Novel Mines Korea's Bloody PastHan Kang's work explores trauma and history through personal and corporeal narratives, highlighting the intersection of physical pain and psychological turmoil.
Sheila Heti Reads The St. Alwynn Girls at SeaSheila Heti is recognized for her impactful literary contributions and introspective storytelling.
What to read this weekend: A visual history of Futurama, and moreMurakami's latest work revisits familiar themes but aims for a quieter narrative style.The story intertwines past memories with the exploration of a mysterious town.
Reading, Reading, Reading | Peter C. BakerThe Wall by Marlen Haushofer raises questions about the purpose of writing and existence, explored through its narrator's journal entries in a postapocalyptic setting.
American Genius, A Comedy by Lynne Tillman review thoughts for the dayHelen is a complex character navigating a chaotic mental landscape in a postmodern setting, reflecting on culture and the human condition.
The Proof of My Innocence by Jonathan Coe review ingenious cosy crime spoofThe novel cleverly critiques British society and politics through the lens of a cosy crime narrative, emphasizing the contrast between superficial charm and underlying turmoil.
The Python Coding Stack's New Look - The Python Coding BookThe Python Coding Stack now has its own identity and a narrative style that distinguishes it from other Python resources.
40 Years Later, Does Bright Lights, Big City' Still Resonate?McInerney's 'Bright Lights, Big City' popularized the second-person narrative, reflecting societal attitudes of 1980s nightlife and its effects on personal identity.
Reading, Reading, Reading | Peter C. BakerIn 'The Wall,' Marlen Haushofer explores life's purpose and existence through the lens of a narrator isolated in nature, prompting reflection on the act of writing and human endeavors.
Georgi Gospodinov: There was a culture of silence it was safer not to say what you think'Georgi Gospodinov won the International Booker prize for his dystopian comedy Time Shelter.Gospodinov's storytelling style challenges narrative norms by branching off without a linear path.
Rose Tremain: Sex scenes are like arias in opera. They have to move the story forwards'Absolutely and Forever is a coming-of-age novel inspired by a friend's tragic love story, with a compressed narrative to capture vivid memories.
War by Louis-Ferdinand Celine review disturbing, compelling, incompleteDo not expect traditional novel pleasures from this unique volume blending war experiences and harsh narrative tone.