Seriously, it's a great post, worth checking out for Champion's interview with nominee Dana Spiotta. As for my personal recommendation, I always tell people to check out Ken Kalfus.
He's an under-read writer, but his fans are a dedicated bunch. His first book of short stories, Thirst, blew my mind back in college. Here's a Salon interview with the man if you want more information.
In the meantime, check out Champion's list:
"For those interested in learning more, Ms. Spiotta appeared on Show #28 of The Bat Segundo Show. You can find my thoughts on the book here.
"Given how much I’ve talked up Spiotta, Danielewski, and Powers this past year, and given Vollmann’s win last year, I’m wondering if Return of the Reluctant had a small hand in pointing some of the judges in the right direction. And by “small hand,” I refer, of course, to the mysterious checks sent under surreptitious cover to the NBA judges."
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