The Querent

The person asking a question at the beginning of a Tarot card reading. Or, a newsletter project by Alexander Chee.

By Alexander Chee

Oh L'Amour

One night in the fall of 1986, after I'd just come out.

Jun 10•Alexander Chee

American Letters 7: How To Turn Yourself Into A Character

One long-form answer to a reader's question.

May 27•Alexander Chee

Another Victory For Your Unconscious

In which I visit my mother, have a dream about George Michael, and am surprised by my recent reading habits during a crisis.

May 13•Alexander Chee

Apparitions

A friend asked me recently what was holding me together.

Apr 30•Alexander Chee

Homecomings

I was invited to go back to my high school to talk about my work and was asked about despair. The students surprised me and I surprised myself.

Apr 18•Alexander Chee

On Reading Winter In Sokcho

A late winter in Vermont report from this reader.

Apr 7•Alexander Chee

On Waiting For Spring

The Essay In The Age Of AI, Writing After Chat GPT, The Novel, Plus Some Favorite Poems, Stories And Essays

Mar 24•Alexander Chee

When Had I Last Been In Baltimore

In which I go to AWP, then go to NYC, pay a visit to Hunter College, talk kdramas, and write a review.

Mar 14•Alexander Chee

West Palm Beach International

On air traffic, war, AI, and Florida. My AWP details as well.

Mar 3•Alexander Chee

Hey Lovers

Some books, some math, some good news tabs--and a rebus Valentine too.

Feb 15•Alexander Chee