Book Review: 'Catalog Of Unabashed Gratitude,' Ross Gay
Tess Taylor reviews Ross Gay's collection, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude.
Arts
Soul-Sucking Vampires Of David Mitchell's 'Slade House' Started On Twitter
Mitchell compares tweeting the story of his latest novel to escaping a straitjacket. "I like what I had to do to circumvent [Twitter's] restrictions," he says.
'The Oatmeal' Remembers 'Star Trek' Creator's Heroic Plane Crash Rescue
Many people were moved last week by an online comic on a site called "The Oatmeal." It was illustrated and written by Matthew Inman, and it's titled "It's going to be okay."
'Target In The Night' Scores A Solid Hit
Ricardo Piglia's new novel is a brainy, postmodern, sometimes funny take on the classic detective novel. Critic Michael Schaub says it has echoes of DeLillo and Pynchon, but is wholly original.
Dear Mary-Louise Parker, You've Written A Great Book
The actor's new memoir is disguised as a collection of letters to the men in her life. Critic Jean Zimmerman praises Parker's willingness to show vulnerability and her excellent, stylish writing.
UNCG Dance Features Dancer/Choreographer Nathan Trice
UNC at Greensboro's Fall Dance features the work of internationally recognized dancer/choreographer Nathan Trice.
'Dear Prudence' Finally Gets Advice In Return: A New 'Prudie' Steps In
Mallory Ortberg of The Toast will fill almost decade-old shoes for Slate's popular advice column, but not without getting advice first. Before she pays it forward, we seek her words on a timely issue.
The Queen Of Swing Takes Old Age In Stride
At 95, Norma Miller is the last living member of Whitey's Lindy Hoppers, the pioneering group that helped popularize swing dancing. These days, though, she's swapped dance floors for a standup's mic.
Circle Of Hope: How A Raw Reaction Became A Sign Of Solidarity
When Jean Jullien learned of the Paris attacks, the French artist dashed off a pen-and-ink mash-up of the Eiffel Tower with a peace sign. That symbol has since become a worldwide icon of the tragedy.
Not My Job: We Ask Actor June Squibb About Squids
Squibb was a professional actor for 60 years before landing her first Oscar nomination — at the age of 84 — for her role in the movie Nebraska. Her latest film is Love the Coopers.