Shoppers\"Perfection is not the basis of what I'm talking about,\" says a member of the Cassandra family, which forms the center of Denis Johnson's plays, Hellhound on My Trail and Shoppers Carried by Escalators Into the Flames. The character could be speaking for his creator, because human imperfection is one of Denis Johnson's specialties in his critically acclaimed novels, short stories, and nonfiction, and, now, in two brilliant new plays. These two works

with no note and no name

Filled with helpful yoga exercises

In his capable hands

The book demystifies this obscure supernutrient—a fat soluble vitamin that humans once thrived on

With two addicts for parents

Neutral Thinking: Learn the author’s special innovation

Over three days in Tehran

the more the house awakens

” — Michael Tonello

pero recuerda que es pecado matar a un ruiseñor

Rehana is sucked into the conflict in spite of herself

But there are several things young Felix can depend on: the birds and bees are puzzling