I had the chance to review Ocean Vuong’s new novel, The Emperor of Gladness, for Chapter16.org. In addition to sharing my review, I want to plug Chapter 16’s stellar work covering the literary ecosystem across TN, sending book coverage into places it might not otherwise reach. As part of Humanities Tennessee, it’s one of many invaluable programs under threat of extinction–thanks to DOGE cuts. Please check out my review and Chapter 16, where I’ve been a happily contributing writer for over a decade. Let’s advocate for the Humanities!