Editor’s Pick

Editor's Pick, Fiction, Story Sunday, StorySunday

Constantine’s Village

“The old man stood out.” Today’s #StorySunday USA is “Constantine’s Village” by Donald A. Ranard. Continue Reading Constantine’s Village

by Donald Ranard • June 25, 2023July 4, 2023

Editor's Pick, EssaySaturday

The Character Lessons

My father wanted to build my character so that nothing could destroy me, not even him. He wanted me to be strong and resilient, confident and self-assured, capable of overcoming ...

by Sarah Harley • June 24, 2023June 24, 2023

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 ...

by Elspeth Revira • June 22, 2023June 22, 2023

Mean Streak

In those days we sat at individual wooden desks, the surfaces often scarred with carved initials, ink stains, and gouges from pencils. I had been warned about the algebra teacher, ...

by Kathy Miller • June 17, 2023June 19, 2023

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

by Jane Wright • June 15, 2023June 13, 2023

This Other Dresden

I never expected Dresden to be surreal. This was Germany – the trains would run on time, the architecture would be cold, people would be stern and predictable and there ...

by Michael O'Byrne • June 12, 2023June 13, 2023

Editor's Pick, Fiction, Story Sunday, StorySunday

I Am Marco Polo’s Brother

Offering an alternative history of the famous Italian explorer, today’s #StorySunday USA is “I Am Marco Polo’s Brother” by Ellis Shuman. Continue Reading I Am Marco Polo’s Brother

by Ellis Shuman • June 11, 2023June 9, 2023

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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: ...

by Jennifer Brough • June 8, 2023June 8, 2023

Editor's Pick, Fiction, Story Sunday, StorySunday

Two Kayakers

“He would do things right this time, he told himself.” Today’s #StorySunday USA is “Two Kayakers”, by Max Ufberg. Continue Reading Two Kayakers

by Max Ufberg • June 4, 2023May 30, 2023

Editor's Pick, EssaySaturday

Dr. Putin’s Diet Revolution

As the Ukrainian war crosses into the border into Russia, our Saturday Essay serves a tapestry weaving current events, the visceral sting of history, and the domesticity of personal lives, ...

by Daniel McKay • June 3, 2023June 3, 2023

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 ...

by J. D Goodman • June 3, 2023May 30, 2023

Editor's Pick, Fiction, Story Sunday, StorySunday

The Injured Deer

“Theo slams on the brakes… swerves enough to avoid the deer… it’s staring at her like she made a mistake.” Today’s #StorySunday USA is “The Injured Deer” by Emily Unwin. ...

by Emily Unwin • May 28, 2023May 29, 2023

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

by Lisa Harris • May 27, 2023June 22, 2023

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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

by Tamsin Hopkins • May 25, 2023May 30, 2023

Editor's Pick, Fiction, Story Sunday, StorySunday

Currents

“You know, two of my colleagues and a friend are this close to ending their marriages over this?” Today’s #StorySunday USA is “Currents”, by Nadeem Zaman. Continue Reading ...

by Nadeem Zaman • May 21, 2023May 22, 2023

Editor's Pick, EssaySaturday

This One’s for Linda

The world had different rules for women in 1972 than today. Continue Reading This One’s for Linda

by Harvey Lieberman • May 20, 2023May 20, 2023

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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

by Raphaela Behounek • May 18, 2023May 25, 2023

Editor's Pick, Fiction, Story Sunday, StorySunday

Contraband

“I was certain everyone already knew about the little plastic bag in my purse, including the man walking toward me.” Today’s #StorySunday USA is “Contraband” by David Swan. ...

by David Swan • May 14, 2023May 15, 2023