Interstices by Rachel Blau DuPlessis
“Interstices” by Rachel Blau DuPlessis is a joyous deconstruction of language and the poetic act. Continue reading Interstices by Rachel Blau DuPlessis
Month: April 2014
CCLaP Fridays: Swing, by Miasha
This week Karl Wolff reviews “Swing,” by Miasha, an erotic thriller about four couples who frequent an Atlanta swinger club Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: Swing, by Miasha
Commonplace Book: Denise Levertov on Marriage
Another installment of my Commonplace Book, with Denise Levertov on the ache of marriage. Continue reading Commonplace Book: Denise Levertov on Marriage
THE DRIFTLESS AREA REVIEW’S STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES
I lay out my principles to avoid Conflict of Interest, because I am now both a reviewer and an editor. Continue reading THE DRIFTLESS AREA REVIEW’S STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES
CCLaP Fridays: Singapore Noir, edited by Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan
This week I review “Singapore Noir,” edited by Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan, about the dreamers, desperation, and bad decisions that make up the noir genre in a city with no crime. This is good crime fiction, lah. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: Singapore Noir, edited by Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan
Like One: Poems for Boston, edited by Deborah Finkelstein
“Like One” is a beautiful anthology of poetry created to raise money for the victims of the Boston Marathon Bombing. Continue reading Like One: Poems for Boston, edited by Deborah Finkelstein
CCLaP Fridays: Sutro’s Glass Palace, by John A. Martini
This week Karl Wolff reviews “Sutro’s Glass Palace,” by John A. Martini, a history of a forgotten San Francisco landmark. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: Sutro’s Glass Palace, by John A. Martini
CCLaP Journal #5 is here!
The CCLaP Journal #5 is finally out! Get your copy today! The issue includes an interview with Joe Meno, photography features, numerous book reviews, original short fiction by CCLaP authors, and no ads! Continue reading CCLaP Journal #5 is here!
The Fight for the Four Freedoms, by Harvey J. Kaye @ NYJB
“The achievements of the Greatest Generation and the policies of FDR are without equal in American history, but the narrow focus and the crass partisan cheerleading ruin an otherwise fascinating introductory volume for those interested in the New Deal.” Continue reading The Fight for the Four Freedoms, by Harvey J. Kaye @ NYJB
CCLaP Fridays: ApartFrom, by Constance A. Dunn
This week I review “ApartFrom,” by Constance A. Dunn, a dreamlike novel about three protagonists who are linked together in strange ways. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: ApartFrom, by Constance A. Dunn
The Driftless Area Review 