June 2017 Exemplars: Poetry Reviews by Grace Cavalieri

A monthly feature that looks at books of and about poetry.

Bedtime Stories: June 2017

What do book lovers have queued up on their nightstands and ready to read before lights-out? We asked one of them, and here’s what she said.

Islands unto Themselves

How remote landscapes bring stories to life on the small screen

David Grossman Wins a Man Booker

The Israeli author snags the coveted international prize

Rejected Titles: June 2017

In honor of the literary game the late Christopher Hitchens used to play with his friend Salman Rushdie, “Titles That Didn’t Quite Make It,” here are some well-known book names that seem, um, less compelling with just one word swapped out.

The Uncorked Reading Series with the Book Maven — in the Den

Meet Bethanne Patrick this Thurs., June 22nd, at 8PM.

An Interview with Walt Gragg

The former soldier and prosecutor talks about his unusual path to writing — and the eerie prescience of his debut novel.

An Interview with Paulette Jiles

The novelist/poet discusses westerns, accolades, and her admiration for world-building narratives.