Leon Uris: The Novelist Whose Book Helped Shape a Nation’s Image
An old yellowed paperback was waiting to be thrown away or kept somewhere in a basement, nestled among boxes belonging […]
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Cider With Rosie: Nostalgia, Violence, and the Truth About Rural England
On any given afternoon, you’ll probably find someone sipping a pint of local cider at The Woolpack pub in Slad,
André Gide Novels: The Scandalous Secrets Behind France’s Most Controversial Nobel Laureate
It’s easy to picture André Gide there a century ago, restless and unhappy, figuring out some personal contradiction on paper
Willa Cather Novels: The Untold Story Behind America’s Most Haunting Prairie Sagas
Even now, Red Cloud, Nebraska, has a certain kind of peace. A wind that hasn’t changed much in more than
The Writers Who Broke Every Rule and Changed Literature Forever
Somewhere on a shelf is a copy of House of Leaves that has been passed between at least a dozen
From Obscurity to 100,000 Copies Sold: The Bizarre Second Life of a Belgian Dystopia
In 2012, Jacqueline Harpman passed away. She spent decades working as a psychoanalyst in Brussels, wrote over fifteen novels in
Thrilling Tales of Modern Men Review: Danny McBride’s Debut Book Is Funnier – and Sadder – Than Anyone Expected
Danny McBride’s actions have always been a little trickier than he admits. The mullet, profanity, and desperate swagger of Kenny
Why Some Writers Produce Brilliant Work Under Pressure
A certain type of writer quietly infuriates other writers. They hold off. They browse. They brew one cup of coffee,
Why the Gormenghast Author May Be the Most Overlooked Genius in English Literature
Mervyn Peake is often found tucked between more well-known spines, slightly out of place, waiting for someone obstinate enough to