Tag Archives: Cesar Aira
Book review: César Aira’s “Varamo”
In just 88 pages, César Aira’s Varamo (New Directions) contains more quirkiness than a Wes Anderson movie. The book is named for the book’s protagonist, Varamo, a bureaucrat in Colon, Panama, who lives an ordinary life. But one afternoon, he … Continue reading
Filed under 2012 Books, Book Reviews, Fiction
New year, new books: What’s ahead for 2012
A new year brings a new batch of books to look forward to reading. Here’s a round-up of some upcoming titles by Latino authors coming in the first half of this year. Special thanks to The Millions website, where I … Continue reading
Filed under 2012 Books, News
