Dust and Other Stories by Yi T’aejun, translated by Janet Poole
During the 1930s, Yi T’aejun became a popular writer in Korea with his charming stories that depicted daily life. However, as World War II unfolded, Yi's writing took a political turn, leading to...
The Collected Stories of Gladys Schmitt by Gladys Schmitt
Gladys Schmitt, during her teaching tenure at Carnegie Mellon, authored eleven novels and a multitude of short stories. These stories, originally published between 1929 and 1969 in magazines such as Atlantic Monthly, It’s...
Weather by Jenny Offill
Jenny Offill's writing in Weather leaves a lasting impact, lingering in your mind well after you finish reading. She presents her narrative in short snippets, capturing ordinary moments and profound experiences in succinct...
The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak
Elif Shafak's latest novel, The Island of Missing Trees, delves into familiar themes she explores such as nonlinear history, the healing power of stories, and the experiences of immigrants and outsiders. Set in...
My Struggle, Book Two by Karl Ove Knausgaard, translated by Don Bartlett
Karl Ove Knausgaard's My Struggle series is often seen as a work that blurs the lines between fact and fiction, exploring themes of self-reflection, relationships, and the essence of human existence. In Book...
On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
Ocean Vuong, acclaimed for his poetry collection "Night Sky with Exit Wounds," now presents his debut novel, "On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous," which mirrors the lyrical and poignant style of his poetry. Through...
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 Idiot by Elif Batuman
Elif Batuman, in the Spring 2006 issue of n+1, explores the essence of the novel. She contrasts short stories that often focus on concise language with novels that embrace the "irrelevant garbage." In...
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...
Little Reunions by Eileen Chang, translated by Jane Weizhen Pan and Martin Merz
Eileen Chang’s novel Little Reunions begins amidst the impending war. The story follows Julie Sheng, a young woman studying in Hong Kong who is compelled to escape as Japanese troops invade the city...
