In “James,” Percival Everett Does More than Reimagine “Huck Finn”
The author discusses writing from the perspective of Jim and language as a tool of oppression
The author discusses writing from the perspective of Jim and language as a tool of oppression
The author of "Death Valley" discusses getting lost, learning from her characters, and the beauty of Best Westerns
Leyna Krow, author of "Fire Season," recommends stories that take place in Washington, Oregon, and Canada
Lee Cole, author of "Groundskeeping," on writing a novel about how the divide of class, political affiliation, and religious identity impacts a relationship
Robin McLean, author of "Pity the Beast," recommends books where travelers must navigate harsh landscapes in order to live
From Nepali to Icelandic, translators on preserving endangered languages, making a living, and pickling as a form of translation
Our lives are often important tools for the plot, but agency is nowhere to be found
"Cowboys" by Chris Stuck, recommended by Chanelle Benz
Kelli Jo Ford, author of "Crooked Hallelujah," on mother-daughter relationships, displacement, and rejecting religion
The author of "The Awkward Black Man" on cowboys, real heroes, and making money in publishing