Obama’s Literary Presidency, Bernie’s Book Bank, and More
Juan Felipe Herrera selects poet Ray Gonzalez for Witter Bynner Fellowship; Asian American fiction published in 2016; Ta-Nehisi Coates on politics and writing; and other news.
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“Surreal” Named Word of the Year, Fanny Howe on Filmmaking, and More
Siri Hustvedt on literature and science; novelist Ahmed Naji released from prison; notable books from indie presses; and other news.
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GalleyCat Shutters, the Bible Redesigned as a Novel, and More
Bibliotherapy around the world; writers recommend classic books; poet astrologers; and other news.
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China’s Science Fiction Scene, Underrated Books of 2016, and More
New York City’s Shakespeare & Co. bookstore raises eight million dollars to expand; debut authors over thirty-five; wisdom from authors’ letter collections; and other news.
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Tula by Chris Santiago
Chris Santiago reads five poems from his debut collection, Tula, published in December by Milkweed Editions.
Audiometry
Because my son thinks I am a citadel—soundproof. A repository.
Because horsing around at bedtime he piercedmy...
Page One: Where New and Noteworthy Books Begin
With so many good books being published every month, some literary titles worth exploring can get lost in the stacks. Page One highlights the first lines of a dozen recently released books, including Roxane Gay’s Difficult Women and Kevin Wilson’s Perfect Little World, offering a glimpse into the worlds of these new and noteworthy titles.
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Vision, Interpretation, Play: A Portrait of Collaboration
The often playful process of writer-artist collaboration is explored through a close examination of the book Alphabetique: 26 Characteristic Fictions by poet Molly Peacock and visual artist Kara Kosaka.
The Time Is Now: Writing Prompts and Exercises
Compose a series of poems addressed to an unknown person, write a story with an unexpected arc, or predict the future—three prompts to spark your creativity.
Open to Interpretation: Fifteen Notes on Form and Failure
A composer and writer discusses the inspiration behind his play Emmett Till a river, which employs the Japanese theater form Noh, and the ways in which artistic practice can succeed through failure.
Emotion and Suspense: The Essence of Rasa Theory
Developed in Sanskrit literature, rasa theory is an intense, visceral, and emotional response to viewing or reading a work of art. It can also help artists and writers effectively represent and harness emotions, creating suspense and surprise in their art.