Fiction
The Silver Spiders
New fiction from London-based VICE contributor and 'poignancy magnate' (not his words), Johnny White.
Sara Nović Takes You to the Front Lines of Croatia's Civil War in Her Novel, 'Girl at War'
We met the author to talk about her dark debut novel, which is about a girl caught up in war-torn Yugoslavia. We also discussed her blog, Redeafined, which gives a voice to issues faced by the deaf.
'Where Did You Sleep Last Night' Is a Novel About a Teenager Who Dates the Spirit of Kurt Cobain
So we talked to author Lynn Crosbie about what the heck she was thinking when she wrote it.
Underappreciated Masterpieces: Mary Robison's 'Why Did I Ever' (2001)
Writer Blake Butler's ongoing excavation into lesser-known literary masterpieces continues with this glorious novel-in-parts.
Read a Story from César Aira's Collection, 'The Musical Brain'
God throws Himself a fancy, apes-only birthday party in this wild, new short story from the Argentine master.
Read a Story from Alejandro Zambra's Collection, 'My Documents'
"The Most Chilean Man" is a story from Alejandro Zambra's new story collection, My Documents (McSweeney's), which comes out February 10.
An Excerpt from Casey Walker's 'Last Days in Shanghai'
Casey Walker's hilarious debut novel is about a Congressional aide, Luke, who goes on a junket to China with his boss.
The Happi-Fork - New Fiction from the Author of 'Twenty Grand' and 'Other Tales of Love and Money'
New fiction from the author of 'Twenty Grand: And Other Tales of Love and Money'.