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2023 NBA Longlist, Reviewed - Part One
In which we take a look at the first three books on the NBA Fiction longlist…
Sep 24
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Hunter Mclendon
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What Is Going On, National Book Award?!
In which I offer my quick, tipsy thoughts on what is going on with this longlist.
Sep 16
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Hunter Mclendon
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A Spiral (or A Consideration of the Truth VS. Storytelling)
In which I make a really convoluted and vague post about things I'm currently considering relating to fiction and also life...
Sep 6
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Hunter Mclendon
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August 2023
The Quiet Novels of the 2013 NBA Longlist
In which we take a look at the five books on the 2013 longlist and how they compare to some of the more bombastic books of the shortlist of that year
Aug 19
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Hunter Mclendon
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What Even Is A "Sad Girl Novel"?
In which we consider the current trend of Sad Girl novels and what their critical and commercial reception says about the current landscape of…
Aug 4
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Hunter Mclendon
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July 2023
Controversial Figures, or The 1968 NBA List!
In which we talk about the books longlisted for the 1968 NBA!
Jul 24
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Hunter Mclendon
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Stylistic Transition? The 2013 NBA Shortlist
In which I look at the books on the 2013 shortlist
Jul 16
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Hunter Mclendon
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The End of A Girlhood
In which I share a small piece from the memoir...
Jul 9
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Hunter Mclendon
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The Perfectly Ordinary (Possibly Lackluster) Longlist of 1967
In which we look at the books longlisted for the NBA in 1967, what they say about this period and if they'
Jul 1
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Hunter Mclendon
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June 2023
The Importance of Bad Gays in Literature
In which I recommend books about terrible queer folk and explain why I think you should read them...
Jun 18
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Hunter Mclendon
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These Stories Saved My Life
In which I discuss the books I loved in childhood and now, that have kept me sane, alive, and full of joy.
Jun 3
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Hunter Mclendon
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May 2023
The Rules of Being Bad (In Literature)
In which I discuss some of my complicated thoughts on whether or not it's okay to be or say or do certain things in books...the short answer. I don't…
May 22
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Hunter Mclendon
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