The Rumpus Interview with Jennifer Michael Hecht
Poet, historian, and philosopher Jennifer Michael Hecht talks about Thomas Aquinas, Robin Williams, and her most recent book, Stay: A History of Suicide and the Philosophies Against It.
Features & Reviews
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The Hunting Gun and Bullfight by Yasushi Inoue
Daniel Levine reviews The Hunting Gun and Bullfight by Yasushi Inoue today in Rumpus Books.
Night at the Fiestas by Kirstin Valdez Quade
Gina Rodriguez reviews Night at the Fiestas by Kirstin Valdez Quade today in Rumpus Books.
The Rumpus Interview with Shawna Virago
Musician and songwriter Shawna Virago discusses her trajectory as an artist, deciding to use Kickstarter to fund her new album, and what it’s like to be top Google hit for “San Francisco dominatrix.”
The Rumpus Interview with Jamie Kornegay
Novelist Jamie Kornegay talks about his debut, Soil, life in Mississippi, writing humor effectively, and the geography of isolation.
Love and Lies by Clancy Martin
Amy Pence reviews Love and Lies: An Essay on Truthfulness, Deceit, and the Growth and Care of Erotic Love by Clancy Martin today in Rumpus Books.
The Last Book I Loved: The Delicacy and Strength of Lace
In letter-writing, we are not really talking, but the words represent the deep-heldness of our communication.
Habitation: Collected Poems by Sam Hamill
Linda Ashok reviews Sam Hamill's Habitation today in Rumpus Poetry.
After the Tall Timber by Renata Adler
Lee Matalone reviews After the Tall Timber by Renata Adler today in Rumpus Books.
The Rumpus Interview with Ben Fama
Ben Fama talks about his first full-length poetry collection, Fantasy, the New Narrative movement, and the worst thing that could happen at the Chateau Marmont.
The Ice Garden by Moira Crone
Tom Andes reviews The Ice Garden by Moira Crone today in Rumpus Books.
Angular Unconformity: Collected Poems 1970-2014 by Don McKay
Jim Johnstone reviews Don McKay's Angular Unconformity: Collected Poems 1970-2014 today in Rumpus Poetry.