The Complexities and Conflicts of a Midwestern Metropolis in “The Gary Anthology” – Chicago Review of Books

The Complexities and Conflicts of a Midwestern Metropolis in “The Gary Anthology” – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] Founded in 1906, the history of Gary, Indiana, has curious, layered aspects, comprised of silt, slag, and blood. You gain access to it in a car ride, your passenger noting, “My family used to own that building…” You overhear it in an impromptu conversation, a shared recollection of close detail and laughter. You cross it … Read more

Chronic Complexities in “If the Body Allows It” – Chicago Review of Books

Chronic Complexities in “If the Body Allows It” – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] I’ve been lucky enough to know Megan Cummins for over a decade, ever since we did an MA in Creative Writing together at UC Davis. It’s been thrilling to see her sharp, lyrical, and hilarious stories find a final form in her debut collection, If The Body Allows It. The book centers on Marie, … Read more