The Fractures of Motherhood: Julia Fine’s The Upstairs House
Like Fine’s uniquely constructed book, being a mom is to be permanently fractured.
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There Are No Rules: A Conversation with Jo Lloyd
Jo Lloyd discusses her debut story collection, SOMETHING WONDERFUL.
The Rumpus Poetry Book Club Chat with Kaveh Akbar
Kaveh Akbar discusses his new collection, PILGRIM BELL.
Rumpus Exclusive: “Tick Tock Write”
“Tick tock tick tock,” Raven says. “It’s my departure or yours.”
On Trauma, Memory, and Language: Talking with Azareen Van der Vliet Oloomi
Azareen Van der Vliet Oloomi discusses her new novel, SAVAGE TONGUES.
What to Read When You Want Reparations Now
Ashley M. Jones shares a reading list to celebrate REPARATIONS NOW!.
There Are No Cheap Seats in Lauren Shapiro’s Arena
Resonance is a given. You can’t help but hear. In Lauren Shapiro’s Arena, every seat is the best seat in the house.
Fighting the Weightiness of Metaphors: A Conversation with M. Leona Godin
Dr. M. Leona Godin discusses her new book, THERE PLANT EYES.
The Rumpus Mini-Interview Project: Alexis Ivy
“Writing in this way allows me to put order in this disordered world.”
Acts of Love: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
Zauner’s memoir is not a performance, but an act of love, including all the dirty little bits that come with it.
Before the First Book: A Roundtable Discussion
With Steven Espada Dawson, Elisa Gonzalez, and Gaia Rajan.
Rumpus Exclusive: Cover Reveal for Calling for a Blanket Dance
An exclusive look at the cover of Oscar Hokeah’s forthcoming novel, CALLING FOR A BLANKET DANCE.