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Bezoar and Other Unsettling Stories by Guadalupe Nettel, translated by Suzanne Jill Levine [Review]

Bezoar and Other Unsettling Stories is a collection of short stories from Mexican writer, Guadalupe Nettel, translated from the Spanish by Suzanne Jill Levine. Nettel is a prolific writer who has had her work featured in both Spanish and French language publications. Bezoar and Other Unsettling Stories is Nettel’s most recent work to be translated into the English language, published by Seven Stories Press.

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Confessions of the Fox by Jordy Rosenberg [Review]

Confessions of the Fox by Jordy Rosenberg

This is a truly excellent piece of historical fiction.

It is unlike anything I’ve ever read before, in the best possible way. Rosenberg’s writing style is challenging and unique. Indeed, this intellectually stimulating novel is both brilliant and genius.

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Diversity in Publishing: How the Book Community Can Have Influence

I want to start by saying that I stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.

I’m glad that a spotlight is being shone on both the blatant and structural racism that exists within our societies.

I also want to urge the book community to continue to speak out about the injustices inherent in our societies, and I would like to encourage each and every one of us to think about how we might use our platforms for good.

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