The second “Goblin” graphic novel by local illustrator Will Perkins hits shelves on July 16.
Literature
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Life goes on in Charlie DeMott Wildey’s apocalyptic novel ‘Lightning Bolt’
The Rochester writer-comedian’s debut depicts artists who keep creating despite catastrophy.
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“High Yella” and Steve Majors’ search for identity
The WNY native will speak about his ‘modern family’ memoir in Rochester on Wednesday.
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‘100 Things to Do in Rochester Before You Die.’ How many have you done?
Robin L. Flanigan’s new book is “100 Things to Do in Rochester Before You Die.”
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Poetry and pistols
Is the pen mightier than the gun? Poet Matt Donovan finds out in “The Dug-up Gun Museum.”
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Yoga teacher Anderson Allen blends movement with writing at ‘Scribe and Move’
Yoga and creative writing go together in Anderson Allen’s class at The Avenue Blackbox Theatre.
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James Longenbach, U of R prof who wrote about poetry for the masses, dies at 62
James Longenbach, a prominent poet and critic, was considered a giant in his field.
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Rochester Reads selection is one ‘Hell of a Book’
Jason Mott’s 2021 award-winning novel is a “page-turner” and “truly a book of our time.”
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Nine new books we’re excited to read this fall
As we enter the curl-up-with-a-good-book months, these recommendations are ripe with intrigue, humor, and escape.
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Pop-up bookstores become indie lit’s guide to survival
Indie booksellers such as Akimbo Books and The Secondhand Librarian are turning to pop-up events and web sales to reach readers.
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Hanif Abdurraqib, an emerging star, visits Writers & Books
Poet Hanif Abdurraqib’s poems have been called “unmitigated brilliance.” He joins Writers & Books on April 15 for its Visiting Authors series.
