In our afternoon reading: thoughts on the new novel by Robin Wasserman, an interview with Svetlana Alexievich, new nonfiction from Alexander Chee and Amanda Petrusich, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Jill Lepore Revisits Joe Gould, Alexander Chee Nonfiction, Darcey Steinke Fiction, Tommy Pico, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Jill Lepore’s new book, Gabriel Blackwell on W.G. Sebald, an excerpt from Tommy Pico’s new book, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Esmé Weijun Wang Interviewed, Alexander Chee’s Latest, Joni Murphy’s Playlist, Rob Hart, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Esmé Weijun Wang, thoughts on Alexander Chee’s new novel, a playlist from Joni Murphy, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Elisa Albert Nonfiction, John Jeremiah Sullivan, Sara Lippmann Fiction, Scott McClanahan Interviewed, and More
In our afternoon reading: new nonfiction from Elisa Albert and John Jeremiah Sullivan, an interview with Scott McClanahan, and much more.
The Great Historical Novel Boom?
I keep this running tab of favorite books of the year on my laptop, which I assume I’ll share at some point in the future, probably in early December when people say they’re sick of lists that document the best books of the year, but they read them anyway. I won’t give too much away, but I’ll say that early on in this year, memoirs and short story collections are really dominating, and I haven’t been that into novels. I […]
Afternoon Bites: Ken Liu Interviewed, Tanwi Nandini Islam and Alexander Chee, John Jodzio’s Latest, Jim Ruland Fiction, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Ken Liu and Alexander Chee, new writing from Jim Ruland, and much more.
Afternoon Bites: Maggie Nelson, Catherynne M. Valente Revisited, New Blake Butler Writing, Mona Awad Interviewed, and More
In our afternoon reading: notes on a Maggie Nelson book, thoughts on John Coltrane’s life and legacy, an interview with Mona Awad, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Mona Awad Interviewed, Alexander Chee, Inside Unnamed Press, Paul Goldberg, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Mona Awad, Alexander Chee, and Paul Goldberg; new music from G.L.O.S.S.; and more.