In this Q&A series, The Craft of Criticism, NBCC members Tara Cheesman and Fran Bigman ask book critics and review editors for their thoughts about contemporary criticism. If you’re interested in
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July 18, 2018
The Craft of Criticism: An Interview with Lauren Elkin
By Fran Bigman