Shrill

If you’re reading Shrill, you might start noticing your reading is becoming more and more like skimming because Lindy West…

Performed Happiness and Real Friendships in “Still Here” | (The) Absolute

I have a new review up on (The) Absolute: The blurb for Lara Vapnyar’s upcoming novel Still Here says the…

The Street of Eternal Happiness

For me, one of the most interesting parts of the story was the arc about CK's struggling restaurant, Your Sandwich.…

It’s All Fun And Games

It's All Fun And Games by Dave Barrett is about teenage gamers on a weekend role-playing adventure that turns real. This is…

How To Be A Person In The World

First of all, I should tell you how much I love reading advice columns. Ask Polly is a great one,…