Collections of short stories can be tricky to appreciate properly. Even those that have a central “theme” can benefit from a piecemeal approach to preserve and savor the individual identity and texture of each tale. With some authors, I ration myself to story a day. Easier said than done with…
Women writers sweep National Book Foundation’s list of best writers under 35
Women have scooped the pool in the American National Book Foundation’s 5 under 35 list of top writers aged under 35. The winners are NoViolet Bulawayo for the Booker short-listed We Need New Names, Amanda Coplin for The Orchardist, Merritt Tierce for Love Me Back, Molly Antopol for The UnAmericans and Daisy…