Have you ever read a story in The New Yorker and felt that you missed something? We certainly have. But for the interested reader, analysis and interpretation of recently published stories can be difficult–or even impossible–find. We are avid readers who love to discuss fiction, and through our discussions of these great stories we hope to discover insights to share with you, our fellow New Yorker readers. We offer our ideas not ex cathedra, but rather as attentive readers who, above all, are lovers of literature.
About Us
Colin Kemp lives and works in Ottawa, Ontario. He loves reading and discussing short fiction, novels, and philosophy. He also enjoys writing absurd stories; you can read one of them, “The Garbanzo Gangster,” in the Jersey Devil Press.
Jennifer Smith lives and works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is a passionate reader and facilitator of literary discussions; Jennifer leads several online book clubs, including Read, Think, and Converse.
Jennifer and Colin also co-host a new short story discussion group, Short Literary Romps.
Artwork
- Header and story art by DALL-E 2/3 and Midjourney
- “Garbanzo Gangster” watercolor by Karen Daley