An Interview with José Olivarez about “Promises of Gold” – Chicago Review of Books

An Interview with José Olivarez about “Promises of Gold” – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] “I dreamed of writing love letters to the homies,” José Olivarez tells the reader in the author’s note to Promises of Gold,  his multilayered and much-anticipated second collection of poetry, which can be read in English and in Spanish translation. Seeing a bilingual edition of contemporary poetry from a major American publisher is rare, … Read more

Broken Promises in “The Mysteries” – Chicago Review of Books

Broken Promises in “The Mysteries” – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] I’ve been thinking a lot lately about why I like to read fiction; I think I feel fulfilled after reading a book with particularly beautiful prose or a really interesting plot, inspired to create and go out into the world with a renewed sense of vigor. I believe that time can’t be wasted; especially … Read more