The Last Book I Loved: House of Leaves
There is nothing about the act of reading House of Leaves that is passive. This book requires effort.
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Swinging Modern Sounds #43: Formative Experiences
Often, I find, the musical experiences that have had the most lasting impact on me were not immediately apparent to me at the time.
The Rumpus Interview with Jim Gavin
Jim Gavin is a talented writer who allows his stories the room they need to be told. These are stories that are intelligent and quiet and moving, stories that take up time and space in satisfying ways.
David Biespiel’s Poetry Wire: Identity v. Identification
T. R. Hummer has a comely piece up on Slate, “The Intimacy of Walt Whitman’s ‘America,'” about the influence and pleasures of Walt Whitman, plus an alleged recording of Whitman…
The Glimmering Room by Cynthia Cruz
Julie Brooks Barbour reviews Cynthia Cruz's The Glimmering Room today in Rumpus Poetry.
FUNNY WOMEN #97: The Whitest Album
It was a time in my life when I was frequently “tagged,” along with other Netizens who seemed to keep in touch and do good works. I did no good works, but I tried to keep in touch.
Nick Cave Monday #27: “Tupelo”
It was a dark and stormy night in April 1936. The city of Tupelo, Mississippi was ravaged by a tornado that killed more than 230 people. It is ranked as…
Lit-Link Round-up
Best weird girl lit for outsider teens, from the Guardian. Which probably means this is a mandatory reading list for Normal Girls too, and for any teen with a penis,…
Notable Los Angeles 3/16-3/22
Saturday 3/16: Unkindest Cut: Janet Sarbanes and Amina Cain read at this inaugural reading event that combines a reading and eating until you burst. 6 to 8 p.m. at The…
Links I Like
On those rare occasions when I attend parties, I often search for and find quiet spaces. Recently, at a party, I found myself alone, soaking my aching feet in the…
Animal Eye by Paisley Rekdal
Trista Edwards reviews Paisley Rekdal's Animal Eye today in Rumpus Poetry.
Mayakovsky’s Revolver by Matthew Dickman
Brachah Goykadosh reviews Matthew Dickman's Mayakovsky's Revolver today in Rumpus Poetry.