In our afternoon reading: nonfiction by Charlie Jane Anders, an interview with Sara Gran, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Lucy Sante Nonfiction, Ali Smith’s Latest, Lawrence English Returns, and More
In our afternoon reading: new writing by Lucy Sante and Adrian Nathan West, thoughts on Ali Smith’s new novel, and more.
Books of the Month: February 2025
Hello, February. We’ve had a lot on our minds over here at Vol. 1 Brooklyn HQ, as is the case (we suspect) for many of you. It’s a complicated time, and our recommended books for the month reflect that. These books cover everything from the challenges of the creative life to a satirical look at society; perhaps one (or more) of them will give you a new vantage point on the world.
Morning Bites: Rita Wong on Poetry, Ali Smith’s Fiction, Jordan A. Rothacker Interviewed, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Rita Wong and Bud Smith, tips on writer’s tilt, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Margo Jefferson Interviewed, Guido Morselli, The Body’s Latest, Dawn Raffel, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Margo Jefferson, fiction by Dawn Raffel, and more.
Morning Bites: Ali Smith, Michaelangelo Matos Interviewed, Makgona Tsohle Band, Josh Gondelman Nonfiction, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on Ali Smith’s fiction, remembering the founder of Dalkey Archive Press, and more.
Weekend Bites: Ali Smith, David Graeber Remembered, Zsuzsi Gartner, Adapting Gothic Fiction, and More
In our weekend reading: reviews of books by Ali Smith and Zsuzsi Gartner, a playlist from Christiane Vadnais, and more.
Morning Bites: Sad13, Revisiting Denis Johnson, Ivan Vladislavić, Sarah Davachi Interviewed, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on Sad13’s new album, Rax King on writing, and more.