Juan Vidal
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Atlanta, GA, United States
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Past articles by Juan:
The joy and spirituality of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
I never thought choking another human could feel so akin to prayer, but here we are. → Read More
Your Bookshelf May Be Part Of The Problem
Anti-racist reading lists are making the rounds right now — and they can be useful if people do the work of reading. But critic Juan Vidal suggests you look closer to home, to your own bookshelf. → Read More
Is God still good during the coronavirus pandemic?
For some, a deadly pandemic may confirm their disbelief in any higher power, writes Juan Vidal, but the picture is larger than what we can see with our eyes. → Read More
Marrying young saved me from becoming a stereotype
Growing up, I saw most of the marriages around me crumble. More often than not, it was the men who ran their relationships into the ground, whether by being unfaithful or worse. → Read More
We’re all victims now.
Author Juan Vidal reflects on the El Paso tragedy and what it means for U.S. Latinos and Christians. → Read More
An Ode To Jay-Z, The Ultimate Rap Dad
'Rap Dad' author Juan Vidal reflects on Jay-Z's musical journey through fatherhood, and how it impacted his own. → Read More
Tell Them Of 'Battles, Kings,' And Michelangelo On The Bosporus
Mathias Énard's novel — newly translated from French — imagines what would have happened if Michelangelo had accepted an offer from the Ottoman ruler to design a bridge across the Golden Horn. → Read More
Amparo Dávila’s short stories are beautifully wrought nightmares
A collection of deliciously creepy and surreal short fiction from Mexican writer Amparo Dávila, her first - at age 90 - to be translated into English. → Read More
'Marvellous Equations' Pulses With Rhythmic Power
Marcia Douglas's new book imagines a resurrected Bob Marley, living in a clock tower and conversing with spirits — but Douglas also honors and elevates the voices of the women in Marley's orbit. → Read More
Lecrae on New Album 'Let the Trap Say Amen' & The True Heart of the South
Billboard caught up with Lecrae to speak about the new project, how he connected with Zaytoven, and what the trap means to him. → Read More
'Manuscripts' Encourages Readers To Approach The Bible Like A Novel
The Bible's famous verse and chapter structure is relatively recent — and surprisingly unpopular. And a new version out now aims to make it more approachable by structuring it like any other book. → Read More
In 'Heartland,' Writer's Block Can Be Murder
Ana Simo's brash and unsettling debut novel straddles the line between pulp noir and slapstick; it's the story of a struggling writer who decides that murder is the cure for her decade-long block. → Read More
Digging up gems — and skeletons: the critic Juan Vidal on writing memoir
Juan Vidal on digging up family secrets (and letting them be) → Read More
You Can Go Home Again: The Transformative Joy Of Rereading
Returning to a book you've read before can feel like getting a drink with an old friend. But even though the book's the same, you yourself may have changed — and that's what makes rereading so rich. → Read More
How I Passed My Skateboarding Addiction To My Kids
Skateboarding meant everything to our correspondent when he was a kid. Now, having delighted in seeing their dad in action via old tapes, his children have picked up the free-wheeling bug. → Read More
Juan Vidal
Juan Vidal is a writer and critic for NPR and a contributor to Esquire, VIBE, and The Daily Beast. He's on Twitter: @itsjuanlove → Read More
100 Years After Jack London's Death, Hearing His Call
Jack London died 100 years ago this week, worn out from drink, disease and overwork — but he left behind a prolific body of work that considers the vast scope of human experience and suffering. → Read More
From Pamplona, With Love: 'The Sun Also' Turns 90
Ernest Hemingway's masterful first novel came out 90 years ago today; the story of aimless American expatriates drinking, fighting and falling in and out of love is regarded as one of his best works. → Read More
Lucha Underground is Going On Tour With Live Dates in Phoenix, Houston and San Diego
Promising action-packed matches in the heart of Phoenix, Houston and San Diego, the Lucha Underground En Vivo series will be a welcome treat for fans who want to experience the match-ups live. → Read More
5 Questions With Cuba's Celebrated Sci-Fi Writer (and Heavy Metal Singer) Yoss
Yoss is something of a rock star in his native Cuba, who first gained attention in 1989 after he won the Cuban Premio David in the sci-fi category with his book 'Timshel.' Now his writing is being translated into English for the first time. → Read More