“The waxing and waning fortunes of languages are inevitably historical and political questions, and these questions are likewise delirium-inducing if we sit with them honestly.” The benefits of being a polyglot (as a fiction writer). | Lit Hub Craft
This bold women’s history recovers ancient women’s stories of pregnancy and birth to offer a fresh lens on Roman history. Perfect for readers of feminist retellings like Penelope’s Bones.
“I realized that I felt more comfortable at the range than I did at literary events, where my reputation was premised on the revelation of my crimes, like a confessional.” Reginald Dwayne Betts on finding solace at a gun range. | The New York Times Magazine
“And yet the truth remains: We read poetry for the glimmer of a human presence, even if the writer has been hell-bent (as many of the writers I love were) on hiding that presence from us.” On teaching poetry in the age of AI. | The Nation
THE MUST READ STORY COLLECTION OF THE YEAR FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR JULIE SCHUMACHER
Dubbed one of the most anticipated books of the year by Literary Hub, Julie Schumacher’s collection Patient, Female is sharp, darkly funny, and deeply human—exploring motherhood, friendship, work, and the strange, tender moments that shape our lives.
Lindsey Adler profiles Amy Wallace, David Foster Wallace’s sister: “Scrutiny around David’s upbringing is inevitably scrutiny of her own upbringing, though hardly any of those critics care to understand her experience—or even know she exists.” | The Small Bow<
