The Weekly Atticus

This Week at Atticus Review

July 16, 2022

A recap of the week's writing at Atticus Review. Intro by Christopher Linforth.

This past week I've just returned from Dublin, and I was struck by the busy cobbled streets, the plethora of multinational visitors, and the sheer number of pubs. Occasionally I saw literary establishments, bookstores, plaques and statues dedicated to writers, and glimpses of Joyce's Ulysses. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of Joyce's novel, and some institutions like the Centre Culturel Irlandais in Paris and many others in Dublin have been putting together celebratory events. For me, one thing that's interesting as a writer is that you can retrace the path of Leopold Bloom over his 24-hour walk around the city. Doing so, you can really get a sense of Joyce's modernist masterwork. I'm interested in knowing if other cities and towns have similar walks or upcoming anniversary events about literary works. Please share with us your thoughts and recommendations on our Twitter page.

Our call for our Internet-themed issue is now closed, but we are still open for book reviews on our Submittable page. Bear with us as we finalize the details for submissions to our next issue and some news about an exciting contest!

We also have some news to share about Atticus Books & Music, the literary press and physical book and music store and event space in Arizona. Founder Dan Cafaro has been busy at work preparing the store for its grand opening in September, and here at the Review we'll provide updates, event news, and opportunities about the press and store here in the newsletter.

Lastly, we have two new book reviews on the Attic. First, Nick Sweeney reviews Bud Smith's latest novel Teenager. Next, Sarah C. Baldwin reviews Robin Clifford Wood's The Field House. If you'd like to submit a book review, check out the guidelines on our Submittable page!

Until next week, thanks so much for reading. Christopher LinforthEditor-in-Chief 

THIS WEEK AT ATTICUS

BOOK REVIEW

FIELD AND WOODa book review by SARAH C. BALDWIN"Rather than detracting from the book’s 'seriousness' as biography, Wood’s unabashed affection for her subject enhances our understanding of this 'mature woman full of complexity...'"

FROM THE ARCHIVES: October 2017

MYTH IN WHICH MY FATHER DOES NOT RECREATE THE MOON LANDINGbyTodd Dillard"Fall, I think it was. The whole world burned with a need for sleep, with hunger, with drunk, with bliss."

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