Exclusive Cover Reveal of “Ominous Music Intensifying” by Alexandra Teague
The maximalist Americana artwork asks readers to reconsider what is beastly, what’s domestic, what’s safe, what’s homey
The maximalist Americana artwork asks readers to reconsider what is beastly, what’s domestic, what’s safe, what’s homey
Elvin James Mensah, author of "Small Joys," recommends stories unfolding to the melody of pop songs
Embracing melodrama allows me to write directly into the emotional truth
"Prodigal Son" from A SMALL SACRIFICE FOR AN ENORMOUS HAPPINESS by Jai Chakrabarti, recommended by Electric Literature
Martha Anne Toll, author of "Three Muses," recommends stories about a life dedicated to music
"Beginnings, Endings, and Other Musical Figures," an excerpt from BOOK OF EXTRAORDINARY TRAGEDIES by Joe Meno, recommended by Kevin Wilson
Henry Adam Svec, author of “Life Is Like Canadian Football,” on the novels that honor grassroots musical traditions
The secret literary roots of your favorite Broadway showtunes
"Bone Music" by Maria Reva, recommended by Lara Prescott
So many music novels are about rock musicians—it's time for consumers and collectors to get their due