An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.
Swell: Stories
By Son Bo-mi; translated by Janet Hong
This collection is a study in the infinite possibilities of fiction.
We love every piece we run. There are no winners or losers. But all kidding aside, here are August’s winners.
White Elephant: A Novel
By Jeyamohan; translated by Priyamvada Ramkumar
An Irishman in India confronts the ugliness of the Raj.
Books are an essential part of her enduring legacy.
Angry bears and fake derrieres help keep us safe.
V Is for Venom
By Kathryn Harkup
Need to off an adversary but hate getting your hands dirty?
A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.
Autocorrect
By Etgar Keret; translated by Jessica Cohen and Sondra Silverston
These fantastical tales reveal poignant everyday truths.
Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing
By Leslie John
Turns out, TMI isn’t always a bad thing.
Yñiga: A Novel
By Glenn Diaz
Amid unrest in the Philippines, a tormented woman seeks solace in sleep.
