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An Interview with Gaëtan Brulotte

Since the 1970s, French Canadian author Gaëtan Brulotte has intrigued readers and critics with his clever, subtle novels and…

Several months ago, I asked a host of stellar writers to send me a list of their favorite books…

I wake up every night unable to open my mouth. I’m grinding my teeth in my sleep. My dentist…

On the other side of the universe is a woman named Emily whose life I could’ve lived. She loves black…

Join us at Murmrr Ballroom on May 16, 2020 for the inaugural Big Other Book Awards Ceremony! In recognition…

The bar man prepared several ornate tropical drinks repeatedly. Presumably the ambulance crew patiently rattled protocol while lifting. Presumably…

(with appreciation for Italo Calvino) The City of Serena In the beautiful city of Serena, every old woman wears…

Imagine if most anticipated books lists didn’t grossly resemble each other. Imagine if they didn’t simply privilege books from…

Caveat lector: the following pieces of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, etc.—all published this year in Big Other—are feral, that is,…

By D. A. Powell —for Matthew There is no real cure for love, but there is a dry rub. Honey,…