Hi friends. This month's specials are:

In fiction, & SONS by David Gilbert. I'm not sure this book ís a novel, in the traditional sense. And he uses a strange third person voice that is somehow omniscient to tell the story too. But the pop of language, the tragicomic pace, the intelligent insight, striking detail and free-spirited embellishment are absolutely worth the ride.

In poetry, ASK ME by William Stafford, a collection of 100 of his poems assembled by his daughter. The high craft and might through understatement are all there, as well as Stafford's abundant compassion. A pleasure to read.

I have no nonfiction offering this month, because I'm reading deeply in esoteric research for my new book.

Enjoy, spread the word and I hope you relish what you are reading.