An Interview with Lydia Kiesling on “Mobility” – Chicago Review of Books

An Interview with Lydia Kiesling on “Mobility” – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] There’s something distinctly aspirational about the titles of Lydia Kiesling’s two novels thus far. If judging on that alone, you’d be forgiven for missing their satirical bent. First was The Golden State in 2018, which bears the nickname of its California setting, but whose story of a young mother searching for a haven for … Read more

The Mirror Prismatic in Lydia Conklin’s “Rainbow Rainbow” – Chicago Review of Books

The Mirror Prismatic in Lydia Conklin’s “Rainbow Rainbow” – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] Captivating and brimming with love for queer life in all its weird glory, Lydia Conklin’s debut collection is by turns exuberant, tragic, funny, and whisper-quiet. Conklin’s luminescent portrayals open a doorway into the queer universe for readers of all stripes. Walk through, Conklin beckons, make yourself at home. This collection takes its title, Rainbow … Read more