Lit-Link Round-up
The most provocative piece I read this week: Anna March’s “Paternity Leave” over at The Weeklings. Which professions have the most psychopaths? Jessica Keener interviewed about her new collection, Women…
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LAST BOOK I LOVED: THE DOG STARS
Elizabeth Stark tells us why Peter Heller's THE DOG STARS is the last book she loved.
Nostalgia for the Criminal Past by Kathleen Winter
Josh Cook reviews Kathleen Winters's Nostalgia for the Criminal Past today in Rumpus Poetry.
The Last Book I Loved: nineties by Lucy Ives
Our parents showed up to retrieve us. They wanted to know why we would do such a thing. My friend and I looked at each other and just shrugged our shoulders.
The November Rumpus Book Club Roundup
Most of the time at the Rumpus Book Clubs we get books 3-4 weeks before everyone else does. It’s one of the best reasons to join, along with the opportunity…
“This Is Just To Say I’m a Zombie” by David Hernandez
Happy Halloween from Rumpus Poetry, where we're pleased to offer you this take on William Carlos Williams's "This is just to say" by David Hernandez.
30 Poems in 30 Days Inspired By Works in the 30 Americans Art Exhibit
Innovative poet, Stephanie Pruitt, kicked off her 30x30x30 project which will result in “30 poems written by Stephanie Pruitt in 30 days inspired by works in the 30 Americans art…
Body Thesaurus by Jennifer Militello
Julie Marie Wade reviews Jennifer Militello's Body Thesaurus today in Rumpus Poetry.
David Biespiel’s Poetry Wire: When JFK Read Poetry
Not that one needs an excuse such as the imminent threat of nuclear armageddon to read poetry, but the early 1960s might have been a good time to turn to…
Next Letter in the Mail: Ray Shea, Part II
Mark your calendars: the next Letter in the Mail, going out November 1, is a second letter from Ray Shea. Ray has contributed to our Readers Report series as well…