A Dream Life by Claire Messud
Winston Churchill once said, "We shape our buildings and afterwards our buildings shape us." In her novella, A Dream Life, Claire Messud explores how not only our physical environment but also social constructs...
The Story of a New Name by Elena Ferrante, translated by Ann Goldstein
A fairy tale is essentially a form of entertainment. The essence lies in the notion that evil and magic are real and tangible, and that a happy ending where love conquers all is...
Inland by Téa Obreht
Téa Obreht’s debut novel, The Tiger’s Wife, which hit bookshelves in 2011, received high praise. It was a finalist for the National Book Award, landed on the New York Times bestseller list, and...
We Want What We Want by Alix Ohlin
The latest collection of stories by Alix Ohlin portrays bold and defiant characters, mainly women, who defy societal norms. These individuals prefer spontaneity over conformity. They might drop out of college, return home...
Psychomachia by Kirsty Allison
The novel by Kirsty Allison, Psychomachia, delves into the conflict between body and soul, as reflected in the Greek term that gives the book its title. Allison, known for her work as editor...
Brickmakers by Selva Almada, translated by Annie McDermott
Selva Almada, an acclaimed Argentine author, has gained international recognition with the translation of her works into English. "Brickmakers," her latest novel now available in English thanks to Graywolf Press, delves into the...
The Garden Party by Grace Dane Mazur
Grace Dane Mazur's latest novel, "The Garden Party," delves into the intricate dynamics between families whose children are married to each other, an association lacking a clear descriptor in the English language. Set...
And Go Like This by John Crowley
John Crowley presents his latest collection, And Go Like This, which gathers ten stories written over the past twenty years. Regarded highly by critics like Harold Bloom and esteemed by fantasy peers such...
Late in the Day by Tessa Hadley
Tessa Hadley's most recent book is based in London and follows a group of friends whose dynamics are altered when one of them unexpectedly passes away. Zachary, a wealthy and outgoing art gallery...
The Story of My Teeth by Valeria Luiselli
Menippean satire is hard to define and traces back to the ancient satirist Menippus of Gadara, whose works are no longer extant. Some describe Menippean satire as an unconventional form, standing apart from...
