In 1980s Malibu, the universally adored children of superstar singer Mick Riva are preparing for their annual end-of-summer party. Alluring Nina, charismatic Jay, charming Hud, and sassy Kit go through the motions of preparing to manage a wild houseful of actors, models, and executives alike, yet their minds are elsewhere: wrapped up in the lies they’ve told and the facades they’ve maintained to cope with their family’s tortured history.… Continue reading
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At the age of seven, I began to write my first illustrated stories. They were mysteries starring three detective horses, accompanied by smatterings of grammatical errors and scribbled drawings. I was immensely proud of my work, gathering my family together about once a week to present a reading.… Continue reading
Claire Keegan’s novella Small Things Like These is centered on Bill Furlong, a coal merchant preparing for the holiday season in a secluded Irish town during the winter of 1985. With a wife and five daughters to support, Bill has long focused on remaining credible with his fellow townsfolk by maintaining a reliable business.… Continue reading
This was a monumental year of change for me, but browsing through write-ups on literary topics has remained a pleasant cornerstone of my daily routine. From soul-bearing interviews with charismatic authors to recommendations for locale-specific books that transport curious readers overseas, here are my favorite book and author articles from the last two months of 2021.… Continue reading
Around 10AM on Saturday morning, my friend and I rise from our chairs in the bustling Cafe Bonjour near Boston’s Haymarket neighborhood and wander into the brisk December air. I note the sad state of my dry, crackled knuckles clasped around a to-go coffee cup, but my preoccupation with my drab winter appearance is quickly overtaken by the need to focus on my hectic surroundings.… Continue reading
