August 2026 – Page 2

Happy 60th Birthday, Brian Evenson!: 60 Reasons to Celebrate Brian Evenson

Brian Evenson has been a meaningful presence in my literary life for many years, not only through my reviews…

Happy birthday, Big Other contributor Brian Evenson! Celebrate by reading his essay on Robert Coover’s fiction, which is featured in…

We are pleased to nominate the following fictions for inclusion in Best Small Fictions 2027 (Black Lawrence Press): …

Happy birthday, James Baldwin! Here are some quotes from the writer: “Artists are here to disturb the peace.”…

Happy birthday, Herman Melville! Here are some quotes from his writing: “It is better to fail in originality,…

Happy birthday, Big Other contributor Tim Horvath! Celebrate by reading this Horvath fiction (with music by Rafaele Andrade), which we…