Readings

Writing and whoring—selling a body or a body of work—what’s the difference?

“I’m not afraid of a dare,” I said. “I’ll do whatever.”

The author of What We Both Know on literary scenes, abusive relationships, and weary characters. 

An ode to a vibrant public commons.

Nationalism, Suiting, Zelenskyy and #SadMacron.

How much influence did MTV expect to wield when it came to young readers’ literary interests?

Watching Irrfan Khan over the years.

“If you come into Central Park in a rush or with any kind of citified agenda you’ll be eaten alive by the botany."

The author of Natural Killer on surviving cancer, parenthood, and the "sick girl novel" genre.