February 27, 2019
In Defense of On the Road
Two years ago, I was sitting in a Starbucks and reading On the Road (aware, of course, of the irony of reading something with such an anti-consumerist ethos in such […]
May 23, 2018
Your Online Dating Profile Written by Famous Writers
The Misunderstood Detective With a Poet’s Soul: About You: You love to dwell in uncertainties. You relish the chance to analyze anything, whether it be a text, film, or person. […]
April 19, 2012
Mix Tape: Word for Word
Rachel Zucker thinks “it’s important for poets to occasionally try to articulate ‘what kind’ of poetry they write.” Check out this compilation—part one and part two—of various poets’ responses to […]
January 12, 2012
Mix Tape: Bibliophiles, Artists, Hipsters, Literary Men, and Bros
Bookshelf porn: Totally safe for work, except for the fact that it will keep you from doing your job. A fascinating look at famous authors’ personal libraries. Behold the Hipster-Literary-Bro […]
December 29, 2011
Mix Tape: Another Year’s Best List
For my last post of the year, here’s a look back at ten of my favorite literary tidbits from Mix Tape 2011—the sublime, the ridiculous, and a few things not […]