I enjoyed Elaine Castillo’s first novel, America Is Not the Heart (in part because of my conviction that she has written fanfiction in her life; this is based on nothing), and I am ravenously excited to read her new book of literary criticism, How to Read Now. I will put the relevant link first so that y’all can share my excitement. Here are the links! “My issue with how we read is as much an existential grievance as it is a labor dispute.” Elaine Castillo addresses the foundation of white supremacy in the literary world, making me VERY excited to read…
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Well, well, well, another week gone, and another week closer to Thanksgiving, a time at which I hope we can all look forward to having a few days of goddamn peace and quiet. Events keep flying at my head at very high speed, despite the fact that I have clearly stated in writing that I don’t want things to happen very suddenly. I want none things to happen! At slow speeds! My position on this has been clear from the beginning! However, since that seems not to be in the cards for me or for anyone, I am enjoying the…
Leave a CommentI’d say that I am currently at peak excitement for The Last Jedi, but it’s impossible to say with any certainty. As we draw ever closer to Star Wars Day (the 15th but actually for me probably the 16th), I likely will grow ever more excited until I see the movie or explode, whichever comes first. So let’s start this week’s round-up with some Kelly Marie Tran news. Kelly Marie Tran in Buzzfeed. Kelly Marie Tran in EW. Kelly Marie Tran sorting Star Wars characters into Hogwarts houses, an activity she’s so pumped to do. And lest we forget, here’s…
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