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Sun, Stone, and Shadows: 20 Great Mexican Short Stories

It can be tricky reviewing an anthology. Especially a general anthology that strives to introduce the literature of a particular country or region, since in an attempt to be all-encompassing, these anthologies can seem too diffuse, without anything linking the included pieces. When I first picked up Sun, Stone, and Shadows ...

NEA's Big Read

As reported in PW yesterday, the NEA just announced the next round of Big Read grants and will be giving $2.8 million to 208 libraries and other organizations across the country to put together Big Read events in their community. (Including Writers & Books here in Rochester.) There are now 23 titles eligible for selection, ...