A story about a man learning about what matters most in life. The creme de la creme.
Author
Haruki Murakami
Date Read
January 27, 2019
Acceptance Journey
A story of love and torture. A beautifully written story that captures the confusion and possibility of a new separation. So much packed into this one.
Author
Mary Gaiskill
Publication
The New Yorker, December 24 & 31, 2018
Date Read
December 30, 2018
Show Don’t Tell
The story of an undergrad program for writers who are all vying for the top fellowship award called the Peaslee. A look at how success can shape our future, but also how the outward signs of it can sometimes disguise the failure inside.
Author
Curtis Sittenfeld
Publication
The New Yorker, June 5 & 12, 2017
Date Read
June 3rd, 2017
Jack, July
The story of a meth addict who’s coming off a high. It’s evocative — wrought with emotion and turmoil. It sheers the face off addiction and leaves you with an understanding that some only find after pining for more.
Author
Victor Lodato
Publication
The New Yorker, September 22nd, 2014
Date Read
September 20th, 2014
Picasso
A genie offers the narrator the option of becoming Picasso or owning a Picasso. The man then contemplates the benefits of each. It’s fast read that ends how you would expect of something of this caliber. It’s very well written, but doesn’t feel much like traditional fiction. It’s more an exercise in thought processes and framing.
Author
Cesar Aira
Publication
The New Yorker, August 11th, 2014
Date Read
August 14th, 2014