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But what does Denis Johnson mean by calling his most iconic book a
But what does Denis Johnson mean by calling his most iconic book a rip-off of Red Cavalry — a classic of early 20th-century Russian literature? John...

I live in Denmark, and although it appears to have been surpassed
I live in Denmark, and although it appears to have been surpassed as the happiest country in the world by Panama, Costa Rica or Fiji (depending on whi...

When was the last time you were bored — truly bored — and
When was the last time you were bored — truly bored — and didn’t instantly spring to fill your psychic emptiness by checking Facebook or Twitter...

How to enable the growing numbers of old people to live
How to enable the growing numbers of old people to live comfortable, meaningful lives is a fundamental issue of equality, with benefits for all. If we...

Comparisons to Bolano’s 2666, Catch 22, and Thomas Pynchon all
Comparisons to Bolano’s 2666, Catch 22, and Thomas Pynchon all make sense to me, even if The Kills is a unique creation. For this reason—this sens...

Marrying biblical heft with the particular bonds between mothers
Marrying biblical heft with the particular bonds between mothers and daughters (as well as moms’ noble sacrifices), Anita Diamant’s bestseller The...