Samantha Shannon talks with Chapter 16 about The Mime Order, the new novel in her mind-bendingly good dystopian series
…their breath—The Mime Order has already garnered considerable critical acclaim: Publishers Weekly called it “original and intriguing,” Kirkus Reviews praised its “propulsive” plot , and The Guardian was unequivocal: “There…
Mary Laura Philpott signs a book deal for her adorable penguins
…Penguin Random House might call. I figured it would be a lawyer with some sort of cease-and-desist message. But when the call came, it was not a lawyer. It was…
In her fourth memoir, comedian Chelsea Handler recounts her visits to far-flung destinations, making fun of everything along the way
…scenes with a jolting, if lowbrow, absurdity. While the majority of Uganda Be Kidding Me is devoted to Handler’s time in southern Africa, the book also includes stories of her…
Abraham Verghese discusses doctor’s bags, white coats, and finding the right tools for the job
October 8, 2012 Stanford Medical School professor and The New York Times best-seller list author Abraham Verghese has made his case for the classic but fading image of doctors clad…
John Jeremiah Sullivan discusses his approach to interviewing
…essay collection, Pulphead. In “Behind the Cover Story”, an online interview, Sullivan discusses his research for “Where Is Cuba Going?”. The essay that offers a detailed personal glimpse into the…
