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Raven Leilani on failure, sex and the brutality of capitalism
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Raven Leilani on failure, sex and the brutality of capitalism

Luster and beyond — The New York-based novelist discusses her masterful debut, Luster, a book capturing the angst and self-discovery that defines the early-20s quagmire.

Written by: Katie Goh

Carmen Maria Machado on lockdown, utopias and writing
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Carmen Maria Machado on lockdown, utopias and writing

‘Survival is its own art form’ — The US author reflects on the success of her genre-bending queer gothic memoir, In The Dreamhouse.

Written by: Kate Wyver

What Modern Nature taught me about sex, loss & identity
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What Modern Nature taught me about sex, loss & identity

The book that made me — In a new column, the world’s most exciting writers share the books that had the biggest influence on their life. This week, Luke Turner reflects on the groundbreaking legacy of Derek Jarman.

Written by: Luke Turner

What the The Virgin Suicides taught me about life & love
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What the The Virgin Suicides taught me about life & love

The book that made me — In a new column, the world’s most exciting writers share the books that had the biggest influence on their life. This week, Megan Nolan reflects on the devastating power of Jeffrey Eugenides’ 1993 cult classic.

Written by: Megan Nolan

Heartfelt advice from a renowned writer to a novice
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Heartfelt advice from a renowned writer to a novice

'It's all shit until it isn't' — Award-winning author Colum McCann has made a book of tips to save writers time and suffering. Huck reached out to him for some personalised guidance.

Written by: Cian Traynor

Into the fires of Hell: Author Ryan Gattis on the LA riots, tattoos and the Lynwood Vikings
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Into the fires of Hell: Author Ryan Gattis on the LA riots, tattoos and the Lynwood Vikings

The Spiel Sesh: No. 4 — Novelist Ryan Gattis, who penned the LA Riots odyssey All Involved, answers our quick-fire Q&A series, the The Spiel Sesh.

Written by: Zach Sebastian (interview)

Five things we learnt from Miranda July's Southbank Centre talk
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Five things we learnt from Miranda July's Southbank Centre talk

An evening with a multi-talented artist — Miranda July was in London last night and spoke on how to write sexual fantasy sequences and the real men behind her debut novel The First Bad Man.

Written by: Katherine McLaughlin

Catherine Lacey’s debut novel is a modern day 'Bell Jar' for the digital generation
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Catherine Lacey’s debut novel is a modern day 'Bell Jar' for the digital generation

An ode to feeling stuck — Nobody is Ever Missing by Catherine Lacey is full of strange and hilarious insights into the caprices of the human heart.

Written by: Kate Loftus-O'Brien

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