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Defector Reads A Book

Here’s The December Selection For Defector Reads A Book

Maitreyi Anantharaman

December 14, 2021

Defector Reads A Book

We Have Considered ‘Consider The Oyster’

Maitreyi Anantharaman, Giri Nathan, Barry Petchesky, and Kelsey McKinney

December 9, 2021

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Defector Reads A Book

How Do You Pin Down An Auteur As Evasive As David Fincher?

Nicholas Russell

November 26, 2021

Defector Reads A Book

Defector Reads A Book Has Its November Selection

Maitreyi Anantharaman

November 16, 2021

Defector Reads A Book

Let’s Waive Shifgrethor And Have An Honest Chat About ‘The Left Hand Of Darkness’

Maitreyi Anantharaman, Barry Petchesky, and Giri Nathan

November 11, 2021

Defector At The Movies

This ‘Dune’ Has No Ideas

Barry Petchesky

October 26, 2021

Defector Reads A Book

Defector Reads A Book Is Locked In For October

October 13, 2021

An EXPLOSIVE Tell-All Interview With Acclaimed Memoirist Drew Magary

Maitreyi Anantharaman

October 12, 2021

Defector Reads A Book

It’s Time To Clock In And Talk About ‘The Factory’

Giri Nathan, Barry Petchesky, Maitreyi Anantharaman, and Kelsey McKinney

October 7, 2021

Defector Reads A Book

Defector Reads A Book Has Made Its Pick For September

September 10, 2021

A Minor Ordeal

Maitreyi Anantharaman

September 3, 2021

Defector Reads A Book

You’d Better Believe We Read ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’

Maitreyi Anantharaman, Barry Petchesky, and Giri Nathan

September 2, 2021

Defector Reads A Book

‘The Glassy, Burning Floor Of Hell’ Is A Horror Collection That Will Validate Your Misery

Nicholas Russell

August 17, 2021

Defector Reads A Book

Defector Reads A Book Has Its Pick For August

Maitreyi Anantharaman

August 6, 2021

Defector Reads A Book

Open The Door! We’re Here To Talk About ‘The Big Sleep’

Barry Petchesky, Giri Nathan, and Maitreyi Anantharaman

August 5, 2021

Defector Reads A Book

Say, Would You Like To Know What July’s Defector Reads A Book Selection Is?

Maitreyi Anantharaman

July 2, 2021

Defector Reads A Book

This Blog May Or May Not Be A Place To Talk About Franz Kafka’s ‘The Castle’

Giri Nathan, Maitreyi Anantharaman, and Kelsey McKinney

July 1, 2021

A BOMBSHELL Interview With HOTSHOT Debut Novelist Kelsey McKinney

Maitreyi Anantharaman

June 22, 2021

Defector Reads A Book

Announcing The June Defector Reads A Book Selection

June 4, 2021

Defector Reads A Book

We’re Rested And Ready To Talk About ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’

Kelsey McKinney, Giri Nathan, Kalyn Kahler, and Maitreyi Anantharaman

June 3, 2021

‘The Hockey Sweater’ Is All You Need To Know About Leafs-Habs

Maitreyi Anantharaman

May 20, 2021

Defector Reads A Book

Announcing The May Defector Reads A Book Selection

Maitreyi Anantharaman

May 7, 2021

Defector Reads A Book

Here It Is, You Hicks: A Rave Review Of ‘All The King’s Men’

Giri Nathan, Kelsey McKinney, and Maitreyi Anantharaman

May 5, 2021

In ‘A Sense Of Where You Are,’ Bill Bradley Was A Bucket

May 5, 2021

Defector Reads A Book

Defector Reads A Book Has Nailed Its Pick For April

April 5, 2021