Hiromi Kawakami on Communalism in Japan

The author discusses “The Kitchen God,” her story from the latest issue of the magazine.

Jhumpa Lahiri on Parties as Parentheses

The author discusses “P’s Parties,” her story from the latest issue of the magazine.

Camille Bordas on Aliens, Narrative, and Art

The author discusses “Colorín Colorado,” her story from the latest issue of the magazine.

Sterling HolyWhiteMountain on First Cars

The author discusses “False Star,” his story from the latest issue of the magazine.

Rivka Galchen on Fathers and Veterinarians

The author discusses “How I Became a Vet,” her story from the latest issue of the magazine.

Allegra Goodman on Babies, Dogs, and Exes

The author discusses “The Last Grownup,” her story from the latest issue of the magazine.

Mariana Enriquez on Ghosts and Mediums

The author discusses “My Sad Dead,” her story from the latest issue of the magazine.

Han Kang on How Language Misses Its Mark

The author discusses “The Middle Voice,” her story from the latest issue of the magazine.

Clare Sestanovich on Keeping a Diary

The author discusses “Different People,” her story from the latest issue of the magazine.

Yiyun Li on How We Remember the Dead

The author discusses “Wednesday’s Child,” her story from the latest issue of the magazine.