April 22, 2010
Features
Written by: Lauren Valerio What does one think of when they hear the term “murder mystery?” Typically, a cynical and visceral reaction comes to mind, and it appears ineffable to imagine how such a topic could be transformed into a transcending literary masterpiece. The Glister, John Burnside’s newest fiction novel, is a novel written to [...]
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March 18, 2010
Features
Written by: Lauren Valerio Ah, Paris. One of the world’s known venues for a culture immersed in art and pathos. Yet when one thinks of such a culture, it is difficult to envision it amid a German Nazi backdrop circa the early 1940s. How can art and emotion survive such turmoil? Sara Houghteling’s newest novel, [...]
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