The Loss Library and Other Unfinished Stories by Ivan Vladislavic; Sunandini Banerjee
“At every author reading, invariably somebody asks where inspiration comes from, which is an interesting question—more to watch the author’s reaction (ranging anywhere from humorous contempt to frustrated anger. I’ve heard stories of people like David Foster Wallace chastising the asker and walking off the stage) than to hear any sort of answer. It’s considered …