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Kevin Barry on Reimagining the Novel: “You Can’t Be Afraid to Go Nuts on the Page”

Kevin Barry on Reimagining the Novel: “You Can’t Be Afraid to Go Nuts on the Page”

Dan Sheehan talks to the author of “The Heart in Winter” about doomed romances in the Mountain West

By Dan Sheehan | July 9, 2024

Most freelance book critics are making less than minimum wage.

Most freelance book critics are making less than minimum wage.

By Dan Sheehan | June 20, 2024

The Refaat Mobile Library is raising funds for Gaza.

The Refaat Mobile Library is raising funds for Gaza.

By Dan Sheehan | June 14, 2024

Have you ever wondered what W. B. Yeats looked like as a baby?

Have you ever wondered what W. B. Yeats looked like as a baby?

By Dan Sheehan | June 13, 2024

The names of 15,000 children killed in Gaza will be read aloud in Berlin tomorrow.

The names of 15,000 children killed in Gaza will be read aloud in Berlin tomorrow.

By Dan Sheehan | May 31, 2024

Hay Festival drops Baillie Gifford sponsorship over Israel & fossil fuel links.

Hay Festival drops Baillie Gifford sponsorship over Israel & fossil fuel links.

By Dan Sheehan | May 24, 2024

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One great short story to read today:
Ghassan Kanafani's "Letter from Gaza"

By Dan Sheehan | May 24, 2024

Over 100 Kundiman fellows have called for the board's resignation.

By Dan Sheehan | May 21, 2024

Expand your mind with a new magazine of psychedelic art and literature.

By Dan Sheehan | May 16, 2024

200 authors call on Baillie Gifford to divest from Israel and fossil fuels.

200 authors call on Baillie Gifford to divest from Israel and fossil fuels.

By Dan Sheehan | May 15, 2024

Commemorate Nakba Day with an evening of readings in NYC.

Commemorate Nakba Day with an evening of readings in NYC.

By Dan Sheehan | May 14, 2024

Colson Whitehead has withdrawn as a 2024 commencement speaker. Who will be next?

Colson Whitehead has withdrawn as a 2024 commencement speaker. Who will be next?

By Dan Sheehan | May 10, 2024

Grab your tickets for Freedom to Write for Palestine.

Grab your tickets for Freedom to Write for Palestine.

By Dan Sheehan | May 2, 2024

An imprisoned Palestinian author has won the International Prize for Arabic Fiction.

An imprisoned Palestinian author has won the International Prize for Arabic Fiction.

By Dan Sheehan | April 30, 2024

C Pam Zhang and Safiya Noble have withdrawn as USC commencement speakers.

C Pam Zhang and Safiya Noble have withdrawn as USC commencement speakers.

By Dan Sheehan | April 28, 2024

The PEN World Voices Festival has been canceled.

The PEN World Voices Festival has been canceled.

By Dan Sheehan | April 26, 2024

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