For the fifth year running, I judged a match for The Morning News’ Tournament of Books. This time the contenders are Roberto Bolañ’s 2666 and Louis de Bernières’ A Partisan’s Daughter. If you disagree with the call, you’re not alone. Commiserate in the comments.
Mark Salter wonders why some of the greatest Irish writers are completely unknown in the States.
Lauren posted two weeks’ worth of events last Monday, so, in lieu of a new Smart Set, here are a couple of things I’m up to in the next month and a half. Readings from New Work: On April 15, I and my friends Lizzie Skurnick and Kate Christensen are doing short readings from new work at Housing Works. I’ll . . .
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh discusses his memoir, When Skateboards Will Be Free, and growing up as a “little revolutionary” in the Socialist Workers Party.