Dionne Irving discusses her short story "The Cape" from the story collection "The Islands."

In "Dancing After Hours" by Andre Dubus, main character Emily is convinced she will never find love. At the tavern where she tends bar, she sees clearly the loneliness of other people. One night, that perception changes in the most unlikely of ways.

Peter Orner and Yvette Benavides discuss "Ivy Day in the Committee Room" by James Joyce

Peter Orner discusses the short story "Blue in Chicago" by Bette Howland.

Peter Orner’s new memoir-in-essays is an ode to other books. He helps us see the ways they contain the stories of our lives, too, and understand that reading is essential.

Book Public: Angie Cruz's novel is a poignant portrait of a strong immigrant woman

Book Public's Yvette Benavides talks to Sandra Cisneros about her new book of poetry ‘Woman Without Shame.'

Book Public: ‘Math for the Self-Crippling” Ursula Villarreal Moura’s slim chapbook of flash fiction makes a big impression

In this episode of Book Public - Que Esperanzas: Yvette Benavides speaks with author Kali Fajardo-Anstine about her short story “Sabrina & Corina."

Yvette Benavides interviews author Dana Johnson about her short story “Because That’s Just Easier.”