“Late Love” by Joyce Carol Oates, appears in the April 22 & April 29, 2024 issue of The New Yorker. Here we present excerpts from Jennifer and Colin’s discussion about the story, edited for length and clarity.
In Discussion: “Finistère”
“Finistère” by Kevin Barry, appears in the April 15, 2024 issue of The New Yorker. Here we present excerpts from Colin and Jennifer’s discussion about the story, edited for length and clarity. Also, check out our essay, ‘”Finistère”: A Tale of Outsiders, Authenticity, and the Modern Superfluous Man’.
In Discussion: “Bozo”
“Bozo”, by Souvankham Thammavongsa, appears in the April 8, 2024 issue of The New Yorker. Here we present excerpts from Colin and Jennifer’s discussion about the story, edited for length and clarity. Also, check out our short essay, about how “Bozo” is immanently identifiable, in The Essays.
In Discussion: “Allah Have Mercy”
“Allah Have Mercy,” by Mohammed Naseehu Ali, appears in the April 1, 2024 issue of The New Yorker. Here we present excerpts from Colin and Jennifer’s discussion about the story, edited for length and clarity. Also, check our our associated short essay about how this great story can be read as a political allegory.