Thoughts on Short Fiction: Ballard, Barthelme, and Munro

Posted by bennardfajardo on June 1, 2013 · 6 Comments 

It has become apparent lately that I now prefer short stories/fiction over novels. I have read more short fiction titles on the months of April and May than the previous year combined and I am currently reading two short story collections penned by Alice Munro and Donald Barthelme while my copies of Lolita and Atonement, books that I am … Continue reading →

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Essential Reading: The In-flight Edition

Posted by bennardfajardo on May 14, 2013 · 5 Comments 

Okay, I interrupt the regular monthly programming of this feature for a special edition of Essential Reading. Usually, Essential Reading is a monthly thing but, since today is a special kind-of day, I think it’s necessary to circumvent the usual timeline of this feature and do a special thing. Tomorrow, I’ll be flying to the … Continue reading →

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