The CodeX Cantina

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! What does "The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World" mean? Let's talk about Gabriel Garcia Marquez's short story today! Our copy was translated by Gregory Rabassa. Gabriel Garcia Marquez Playlist: https://www.y...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! The path of the beam's ending? Stephen King did what with the "Dark Tower" series? What does the ending mean? Do we even call this Book 7 or is it just "The Dark Tower"? Let's talk about the finale of the Dark...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Today we talk about "Face" and "Cotton Song" from Cane by Jean Toomer! Cane by Jean Toomer Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNfo56aXDdo&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YCZgYJSvqRaZ0FSIUA-XzbT ✨Do you have a Shor...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Let's talk about infinity, space, and essence in "The Aleph" by Jorge Luis Borges! Jorge Luis Borges Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXoDmYk4d3U&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YAvL0XGmv4GkzbiQ9atSJJg ✨Do you h...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Let's talk about The Grotesques by Sarah Hall today! A great recommendation from our Patron of the Month:  @Katja Weinert    "With this story, Sarah Hall becomes the first author to be shortlist...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Mieko Kawakami's latest (to be translated to English) book "All the Lovers in the Night" up for discussion today! Our copy was translated by Sam Bett and David Boyd. Mieko Kawakami Playlist: https://www.youtub...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Is it a book or a novella? Either way, it's hysterical! Let's talk about "The Time: Night" by Russian Author Ludmilla Petrushevskaya today for Women in Translation! Ludmilla Petrushevskaya Playlist: https://ww...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Who doesn't love a Mieko Kawakami story? Let's talk about Ms. Ice Sandwich! Her shortest novella to be published in English so far! Translated by Louise Heal Kawai. Mieko Kawakami Playlist: https://www.youtube...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Let's talk about Cuban author Dora Alonso's short story "Sophie and the Angel" today! Our copy was translated by Beatriz Teleki. Women in Translation 2022 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzf2k06jEx0&...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! A wonderful and short work by Kwon Yeo-sun. "Lemon" was published in Oct 2021 and quickly found its way onto my radar! I had a spoiler discussion with Christy that I'll link to below. Today is a spoiler-free a...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Let's talk about "The White Book" by Han Kang today! Translated by Deborah Smith. Han Kang Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aFOd-1-aYs&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YBdpCKYRiFit7c0wB2Lr1L_ ✨Do you have a Shor...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Who wants more Clarice Lispector? Let's talk about "Daydream and Drunkenness of a Young Lady" today! Clarice Lispector Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlTHJw_fkuA&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YC6N8nEmLSIHflBO...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! A classic of Japanese Literature! "Kitchen" by Banana Yoshimoto has been a top recommendation for years when one has been asked where to start with Japanese Literature. What do you think? Did you enjoy the sto...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! The dive into madness! With my Dog Eyes by Hilda Hilst up for discussion. Our copy was translated by Adam Morris. Hilda Hilst Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQZ8uonKylY&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YCak6HZRb...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! A great story by Angelica Gorodischer! Absit is a story that will take you on an emotional journey and ask you important questions about redemption and evil.  Angélica Gorodischer Playlist:  ✨Do you...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Today we talk about "Lalla's Interests" by Vera Inber. Is it just a simple story of mischievous children or is there an allegory with early Soviet Worker Councils? Let's talk about it today! Our copy was trans...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! I read "An Apprenticeship, or the Book of Pleasures" by Clarice Lispector. One of Brazil's leading authors. It's haunting, deep, and personal. A great book that doesn't follow the path of a traditional romance...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Let's talk about "The Town" written in 1957 by William Faulkner. His second in The Snopes Trilogy.  The Snopes Trilogy Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WKHsYSi-O4&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YA7CD3l1uoU...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Tatiana Salem Levy is a rising star in Brazilian Literature. Her book "The House in Smyrna" was a wonderful read and a great look at identity. Our copy was translated by Allison Entrekin. Tatiana Salem Levy: h...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! This is a book that has skyrocketed in popularity lately. "Convenience Store Woman" by Sayaka Murata finds its way to the top of many Top Japanese Books to Read lists. And for good reason! A book that wrestles...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Today is a spoiler-free chat on "Heaven" by Mieko Kawakami. Mieko Kawakami Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNQjMnnSjgM&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YAZAumLV8EiB6OjS6QK3HaQ ✨Do you have a Short Story or Novel...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! No summary or analysis today as we take a spoiler-free look at "The Woman in the Purple Skirt" by Natsuko Imamura! Our version was translated by Lucy North Natsuko Imamura Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Let's talk about friendship and the poem that inspired the talk today: "A Poem of Friendship" by Nikki Giovanni. Nikki Giovanni Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-Kwn-EDTbs&list=PLHg_kbfrA7YAk9Ybj...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! A French psychological horror story. Is it real? Is it fake? Is this a Poe-like journey into madness? Let's talk about "Le Horla" by Guy de Maupassant.  Guy de Maupassant Playlist: https://www.youtube.com...

Welcome to the CodeX Cantina where our mission is to get more people talking about books! Was there a theme or meaning you wanted us to talk about further? Let us know in the comments below! Let's talk about the poem "We Alone" by Alice Walker. With themes of love, self-interest or greed, and group valuation. An interesting question on scarcity and how we choose to value things. Alice Walker Playl...