I am two things: a prince and a little man. No one believes me when I say that I’m a prince. I notice that because they start grinning or flat out tell me I’m not. One boy asked me where…
Review: Beautiful World, Where Are You
Sally Rooney is back and for sale. Her third novel, Beautiful World, Where are You, came out yesterday at the peak of a marketing campaign that seems to be more focused on distributing swag and “experiences” than getting books into hands.…
My Friend Cassidy Has A New Boyfriend
My friend Cassidy has a new boyfriend and I’m very happy for her, because I love to be happy for people. Except, of course, for my enemies, whom I love to hate. I don’t actively tend to these grudges all…
Cowboy Angel Rodeo
Mike meets Pierre almost six weeks after moving in, after his daughter called and made him promise he’ll get out of his house.
SKY SPA
Our ancestors scrolled hand-held cell phones with their own fingers. They walked down dirty streets with scrawny legs, braving monstrous weather. They worked themselves sick to pay for things with invented currency.
How We See
After twenty-five years, my mother is having the third dinner date of her life. This time it is with a Russian man with only one eye.
Exactly So
Alex was the type who never had trouble with types. He had friends of all ages and stripes, which in our town meant wealthy white kids with nannies from all over the world.
The Linebacker
In high school, he was one of three linebackers. All three wore good names on their backs. Sword. Seabolt. King. Strong side. Middle. Weak.
I am hoping you find her
Chancey learned about the missing neighbor girl from the flyers stuffed in her mailbox. They were written in the kind of English she understood best: basic, with pictures.
Adriana Riva’s ‘Pink Peppercorn’ Translated from the Spanish
Spanish to English Translation of short story ‘Pink Peppercorn’ by Denise Kripper. ‘Pink Peppercorn’ is a part of the collection of short stories ‘Angst’ by Adriana Riva.
In
She had been about five years old when Mom showed her the bag.
ICYMI: Translation & Advocacy: Just Translation Isn’t Enough
Translating Well and With Commitment with Julia Sanches and Umair Kazi