Coincident with the release of her new novel, Marie-Helene Bertino published an excerpt in the latest issue of Granta. It features, among other things, a character using the phrase “better-him-than-me kind of park.” You could also read Bertino’s interview with Jessica Gross, which followed the publication of her debut book of short stories.
Park Life
I would like to read one from Maury Povich, no lie.
A report from Book Expo America: "Celebrity memoirs will survive Armageddon."
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Gentleman Seeking a Lady in Glasses
Are you a guy with good taste in frames and fiction? Then come to the next I Like Your Glasses: Literary Speed Dating. CoverSpy and Housing Works Bookstore Cafe will be hosting the event on February 12 at the store. Tickets are $15 (including a free drink), but gents can get their tickets for $12 if they use the promotional code "QUEEQUEG." To see what you're in for, read our essay on attending the first I Like Your Glasses.
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I Think I’ll Get It Done Yesterday
Are you reading this because you're procrastinating? Do you happen to be a writer? We thought so. At The Atlantic, Megan McArdle explores why writers are the worst procrastinators. Hint: It's because we have a bad case of imposter syndrome. This isn't the only theory on why we procrastinate, though.
A Great Career
Back in May, our own Sonya Chung reviewed All That Is, the first novel in 35 years by A Sport and a Pastime author James Salter. For another viewpoint (courtesy of the LRB), check out James Meek's assessment of the book alongside Salter's Collected Stories.
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Top Quark
The third annual 3 Quarks Daily Arts & Literature Prize will be judged by Chinese-American novelist Gish Jen. The first place award, called the "Top Quark" will win a cash prize of $1,000. Might we suggest nominating your favorite Millions article?
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