“Boredom is the fear of self.” – Marie Josephine Suin De Beausacq
Bookshelf—Books published by our alumni.
Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok Introducing a fresh, exciting Chinese-American voice, Girl in Translation is an inspiring debut about a young immigrant in America, a smart girl who, living a double life between school and sweatshop, understands that her family’s future is in her hands.
Autofiction
The End of Eddy is an instance of what is sometimes called autofiction, which has been the source of some of the most interesting English-language fiction of the past decade. There is a long tradition of such writing, especially in French, and queer writers are central to it: behind all such novels lies the example… Read more
Writing & Politics
“If you are a writer from turbulent geographies, such as Turkey, Nigeria, Egypt, Pakistan or Mexico, you do not have the luxury of being apolitical.
Truth
“The only way you can tell the truth is by concentrating and not turning away from it.” – Celia Paul, Painter
Selfishness and Writing
“A book is made out of small selfishnesses. The selfishness of shutting the door against your family. The selfishness of ignoring the pram in the hall. The selfishness of forgetting the real world to create a new one. The selfishness of stealing stories from real people. The selfishness of saving the best of yourself for… Read more
Procrastination
“Procrastination is the indispensable foundation supporting a vast structure known as ‘your time.’ Twenty-four hours, seven days a week, every week, all year long, it’s a broad canvas, waiting to be filled.
Form
“Every form is difficult, no one is easier than another. They all kick your ass.” – James Baldwin