The Strop – The Wrangler

by Brandon Williams May 8, 2020

Weekly Roundup: What to Read Each Week in May

What to read in May — featuring Emma Straub, Genevieve Hudson, Andrew David MacDonald, and Gish Jen.

Our top books to read in April: work from Chelsea Bieker, Julia Alvarez , Otessa Moshfegh, and Laila Lalami.

“It’s a not-really-secret that everyone knows but refuses to accept: good (mainstream) country music right now is being made mostly by women.”

by The Vaqueros March 6, 2020

This week: Why streaming “Star Trek” is an entirely different viewing experience, plus 3 other shows on our minds.

Our top books to read in March: new work from Louise Erdrich, Kate Elizabeth Russel, and Emily St. John Mandel.

This week: Why we’re excited about “X-Men” again, and why you should watch season one of “Hunter x Hunter.”

A horrifying sound novel series. A weird, imaginative sketch. An RP podcast that makes all the right moves.

by The Vaqueros February 7, 2020

These books prove one thing: do what you want, just do it well.

Tackle the most anticipated books of the year, one week at a time. This week: February selections.

by The Vaqueros January 24, 2020

This week on the Strop: four literary magazines that publish incredible stories and broadcast new voices.