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Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, Essays
What’s Known in November
Explore the captivating dance of nature in this poignant essay. Continue Reading What’s Known in November
Arts & Culture, Fiction, short story
Crack
“‘Everything breaks eventually,’ she said.” Delve into the scents and secrets of an ancient vat of stew in Michael Bird’s absorbing tale. Continue Reading Crack
Arts & Culture, Fiction, short story
Jailbird
“‘Well,’ daddy said. ‘Put her out of her misery.'” The enchanting, timeless story of a horse and a family from beginnings to ends. Continue Reading Jailbird
Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, Essays, EssaySaturday
Tell Me Something You’ve Learned in the Last Two Days
“We should stop using the term ‘bullet points.’” Erin Murphy offers life lessons on cherry blossoms, Gwyneth Paltrow, gun violence, and more. Continue Reading Tell Me Something You’ve ...
Arts & Culture, Fiction, short story
Oxnardiando
An El Camino car and a time-travelling stereo takes you on a tour of Oxnard’s history: Native Americans, the Zoot Suit Riots, French Colonialists, and more. Continue Reading ...
Arts & Culture, Fiction, short story
The Appointment
“If I’ll always be happy, won’t happiness lose its value?” A man takes a trip to the doctor and all is not what it seems… Continue Reading The ...
Arts & Culture, Fiction, short story
Locker Room Love Story
“I like how his skin feels on mine, but I do not know him at all.” Hear from the “other woman” as she faces the morality of her affair. ...
Arts & Culture, Fiction, short story
Grief Interrupted
“We Americans do not deal well with sorrow.” When COVID stalled the normal processes of grief, how did we all cope? Continue Reading Grief Interrupted
Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, Fiction
The Dilemma
“This is what happens when politicians allow corruption to fester.” In a world of polarizing politics and lies, what will be our legacy? Continue Reading The Dilemma
Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, Fiction, short story
EX—TING—GWISH—ER
“In spite of our own resistance, we persist.” A circular story of New York, friendship and community: the things that truly matter. Continue Reading EX—TING—GWISH—ER
Arts & Culture, Books, Editor's Pick, Reviews
BOOK REVIEW: ONCE UPON A PRIME: THE WONDROUS CONNECTIONS BETWEEN MATHEMATICS AND LITERATURE
A book that translates maths into literary terms and literature into mathematical values. Continue Reading BOOK REVIEW: ONCE UPON A PRIME: THE WONDROUS CONNECTIONS BETWEEN MATHEMATICS AND LITERATURE
Arts & Culture, Books, Editor's Pick, Literature, Reviews, Translations, Uncategorised
BOOK REVIEW: THE FISHERMAN AND HIS SON
This is a novel that on the surface feels quite innocent, but which has a deeply troubling core. In the current refugee crisis it is a novel of which we ...
Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, Fiction, Reviews, Translations
MACUNAIMA
Macunaíma is a complex, often perplexing picaresque that takes the reader on an incredible journey. Continue Reading MACUNAIMA
Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, Fiction, Literature, Reviews, Translations, Uncategorised
BOOK REVIEW: 19 CLAWS AND A BLACK BIRD: STORIES
Written in her deliciously dark tone, Bazterrica’s claws puncture polite society’s fragile membrane, revealing the darkness writhing beneath. Continue Reading BOOK REVIEW: 19 CLAWS AND A BLACK BIRD: ...
Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, Essays
Baltimore by the Mid-Morning Light
“I awoke before anyone else, in an unfamiliar house full of art and stuffed toys.” Today’s EssaySaturday USA is “Baltimore by the Mid-Morning Light” by Jesse Goodman. Continue ...
Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, Essays, EssaySaturday
Spastic-Dog Woman
“My best shot of meeting anyone may be dog walking.” Today’s #EssaySaturday USA is “Spastic-Dog Woman” by Lisa K. Harris. Continue Reading Spastic-Dog Woman
Arts & Culture, Books, Editor's Pick, Reviews, Uncategorised
BOOK REVIEW: A GIFT OF GEOLOGY, ANCIENT LANDSCAPES AND MONUMENTS
A personal investigation into land, and its role in forging a civilisation. Continue Reading BOOK REVIEW: A GIFT OF GEOLOGY, ANCIENT LANDSCAPES AND MONUMENTS
Arts & Culture, Books, Editor's Pick, Fiction, Literature, Reviews, Translations
BOOK REVIEW: LAST HOUSE BEFORE THE MOUNTAIN
A haunting family saga about love, family, and the often unconsidered victims of war. Continue Reading BOOK REVIEW: LAST HOUSE BEFORE THE MOUNTAIN
Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, Literature, Reviews, Translations
BOOK REVIEW: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MR NOBODY
A novel with a fable-like quality, it is a gift to any reader. Continue Reading BOOK REVIEW: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MR NOBODY
Arts & Culture, Editor's Pick, EssaySaturday
Home is Where I’ve Arrived Too Late
“To feel like I belong, like I’ve put time into one place and stayed long enough to put roots down.” Today’s #EssaySaturday USA is “Home is Where I’ve Arrived Too ...