When Writing about Pain is Political: In Sensorium by Tanaïs
In In Sensorium . . . Tanaïs inhabits their pain fully and seeks new ways to describe and transcend it through scent, rather than just words.
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What to Read When You Can’t Get Away—but Need To
Courtney Maum shares a reading list to celebrate her new novel, COSTALEGRE.
The Ability to Pass Becomes Her Cage: Talking with SJ Sindu
SJ Sindu discusses her new novel, Marriage of a Thousand Lies, queer readings of Hindu scriptures, and issues of privilege and power.
Anna March’s Reading Mixtape #24: Pussy Riot
This column has been on hiatus since the springtime and I’m happy to be back. I’ve been reading so much—mostly books by women—this summer. While I’ve been away, I’ve been…
The Scent of Literature
Odors can stimulate the senses, bring back memories, and set moods. That means scent can be a powerful tool for writers. Over at Electric Literature, Jason Diamond looks at Tanwi…