The Devil Aspect is a slow burn, but it is often deeply disturbing and occasionally…
Books
Curing Mad Truths: by Rémi Brague
Instead of post-modern malaise and global capitalism, Rémi Brague propounds a return to the Middle…
The Kingdom of Copper: by S. A. Chakraborty
A remarkable accomplishment even beyond its vivid world-building and storytelling.
Lot: by Bryan Washington
Bryan Washington is a bold new voice bringing this particular brand of modern fiction to…
The Friend: by Sigrid Nunez
The Friend is more of a one-sided conversation via stream of consciousness rather than a…
Cherry: by Nico Walker
There is something refreshing about Walker’s spare prose, writing that can make Hemingway seem ornate…
Star: by Yukio Mishima
Feels like the culmination of American interest in the late Japanese writer’s cinematic work and…
How Long ‘Til Black Future Month? by N.K. Jemisin
Black Future Month is here.
The Best Cook in the World: by Rick Bragg
Bragg describes cooking as if it is the perfect juncture of art and science.
Fisherman’s Blues: by Anna Badkhen
Fisherman’s Blues tells a rich and immediate story, but it raises more questions about the…