Books by Joseph Mitchell
Up in the Old Hotel
by Joseph Mitchell
They’re incredibly vivid and moving stories, and often they feel closer to short stories than newspaper or magazine articles
Interviews where books by Joseph Mitchell were recommended
The best books on Hidden History, recommended by Mike Dash
The best stories from history lie beyond the margins of textbooks, says Mike Dash. He tells us about five extraordinary tales from the past, from visions of the Virgin Mary to the golden age of American con artistry.
The best books on First-Person Narratives, recommended by William Fiennes
Writing in the first person doesn’t have to be inward-looking or egotistical, says the author of The Snow Geese. He tells us about his favourite autobiographical works that use the first person to look out into the world
