An interview with Stephen Hundley on his novel, “Bomb Island.”
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A Young Academic Searches for Home in “Habitations”
A review of “Habitations” by Sheila Sundar.
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“The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge”: A Romp with Depth
Matthew Hubbard’s YA debut is funny, bright, and fiery.
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“Rainbow Black”: Must-Read Crime Slash Love Story
A review of the novel “Rainbow Black” by Maggie Thrash.
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Mark Powell Presents “The Late Rebellion” of a Modern Southern Family
A review of Mark Powell’s novel, “The Late Rebellion.”
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An Awareness of Language and Self-Granted Permission: An Interview with Monica Brashears
A conversation with Monica Brashears about “House of Cotton” and the Southern gothic novel.
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“Stealing” Is Astute, Sensitive, and Relevant
A review of Margaret Verble’s novel, “Stealing,” now out in paperback.
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Andrew Boryga Asks How Much Fabrication is Allowable in Fiction in “Victim”
Victimhood is a complex subject, one with the capacity to instill empathy and create connection to the misfortunes of others, though sometimes accompanied by the stigma of helplessness. As Andrew Boryga’s novel Victim shows, it is a liability that can damage a life but can also be reclaimed as an asset to be unjustly exploited. Victim is the…
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Cosmetic Surgery and Quiet Violence On Board in Lindsey Harding’s “Pilgrims 2.0”
“Pilgrims 2.0” is a stunning portrayal of desperation that holds buoyancy in its empathy and finds brutality in asking where the line of violence is drawn or if, perhaps, the line has been drawn too late.
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Miracles and Horrors Abound in “The Last Philosopher in Texas”
Equal parts surreal and sharp, devastating and delightful, Daniel Chacón’s “The Last Philosopher in Texas” has something for everyone.
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