Readings

Talking to the author of Pure Life about brand names as verbal death, distrusting omniscience in fiction, and elite semicolon use.

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

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

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?