Laura McKenzieinThe CoilFirst-World Problems: On Cherise Wolas’ ‘The Family Tabor’The story of a wealthy family with personal issues may be clichéd, but Wolas brings unique attention to detail in rich prose.Oct 14, 2018Oct 14, 2018
Laura McKenzieinThe CoilGlitz & Infidelity: On Christine Schutt’s ‘Pure Hollywood’A beautiful selection of stories with dense prose that reveals a glittering biopsy of California.Sep 16, 2018Sep 16, 2018
Laura McKenzieinThe CoilThe Strength & Delicacy of Femininity: On Holly Lyn Walrath's 'Glimmerglass Girl'Walrath's poetry collection shows how, to women at rock-bottom, strength seems mythical - but it's still there.Aug 3, 20181Aug 3, 20181
Laura McKenzieinThe CoilBeauty & Natural Disaster: On Lucy Jane Bledsoe's 'The Evolution of Love'Bledsoe's novel redefines what we need to survive in natural disasters - not power or prowess, but love and empathy.May 22, 2018May 22, 2018