Gambler’s Quartet by Brad Summerhill

Gambler’s Quartet follows the tragic story of an estranged mother and son trying to survive their own demons and defects … More

“Gold Mine” by Claire Vaye Watkins

After reading The Paris Review‘s disappointing Winter 2010 issue, I must say “Gold Mine” by Claire Vaye Watkins was its … More

Vlautin’s The Motel Life and Lean on Pete are both heart-wincing novels about downtrodden young people who make mistakes, struggle, … More