In our afternoon reading: talking with Alexander Chee, Claire Vaye Watkins, and Nathan Ballingrud; book recommendations from Nikesh Shukla; and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s February 2016 Books Preview
February is upon us, bringing with a host of intriguing books, from expansive historical epics to disquieting novels of suspense and horror to biographies of literary and political heroes. For whatever reason, many of the books that have caught our eye for February are due out on the 9th of the month. Perhaps it’s a pre-Valentine’s Day maneuver, because nothing says romance like narratives that bend space and time or those that run paranoia and existential dread to unsettling extremes. […]
Weekend Bites: Alexander Chee Fiction, A “Bookshelf” Excerpt, A Frames Revisited, and More
In our weekend reading: fiction from Alexander Chee, an excerpt from Lydia Pyne’s book about bookshelves, a look back at some great book covers, and more.
Morning Bites: Alexander Chee’s Latest, Wendy C. Ortiz, Talking Beach Slang, Virginia Woolf, and More
In our morning reading: an excerpt from Alexander Chee’s new novel, book recommendations from Wendy C. Ortiz, a look at an upcoming Miles Davis biopic, and more.
Morning Bites: Samantha Hunt’s Playlist, Billie Livingston Fiction, Life-Changing Books, Alan Moore, and More
In our morning reading: a mixtape from Samantha Hunt, anticipated books for 2016, the world of synchronized swimming, and more.
Morning Bites: Literary 2015, Hughes Allison, Alexander Chee on Superheroes, Baroness’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: Michael Schaub on the year’s best books, Sarah Weinman delves into crime fiction history, new writing from Alexander Chee, and more.
Morning Bites: NYC Punk History, Roxane Gay, Jo Ann Beard Interviewed, Michael J. Seidlinger, and More
In our morning reading: new writing from Roxane Gay, Jes Skolnik, and Michael J. Seidlinger; Alexander Chee reviewed Rick Moody’s new novel; delving into punk history; and more.
Morning Bites: Gregory Pardlo, “The Strangest” Excerpt, Kate Christensen Interviewed, Lindsay Hunter Fiction, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Gregory Pardlo, new writing from Lindsay Hunter and Alexander Chee, an excerpt from Michael J. Seidlinger’s new novel, and more.