Readings

Strange Light Presents: Eugene Marten in Conversation

Join us to see the Pure Life author discuss his new novel with Defector editor David Roth in an exclusive virtual event.

‘There’s Nothing More Human Than Being Infected with a Virus’: An interview with Joseph Osmundson

The author of Virology on science fiction metaphors, the fascism of wellness culture, and our intimate relationship to viruses. 

Street Meat Stories

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

The Goodest Girl

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

‘A Portrait of Dangerous, Painful Love': An Interview with Fawn Parker

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

The Magic of Alleyways

An ode to a vibrant public commons.

Relatability Gambits Will Never Die

Nationalism, Suiting, Zelenskyy and #SadMacron.

The Life, Death, and Rebirth of MTV Books

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

The Loneliest Man in the World

Watching Irrfan Khan over the years.

Central Park During the Pandemic

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