Fiction Night. Sleep. Death. The Stars. By Joyce Carol Oates, Roger S. Berlind Distinguished Professor of the Humanities Published Dec. 19, 2020 In her latest novel, Joyce Carol Oates tells a story of about how families go on after tragedy and the personal and societal challenges faced in contemporary America. Book Club. Join and Read With Us. Learn more Paw in print Image The Latest Issue February 2025 Lives Lived & Lost See All Previous Issues