Follow an interview with Russo about his novel "Empire Falls," and the intersection of comic and serious matters.

Features a review of Russo's novel "Empire Falls" about a failing small town.

Features a reading form "Empire Falls" by Russo, along with links to excerpts and reviews of the novel.

Contain an excerpt from Russo's novel "Empire Fall," along with reviews and synopses.

Contains an excerpt from Russo's novel about the inhabitants of a failing town in Maine, "Empire Falls."