In our afternoon reading: an excerpt from Marcy Dermansky’s novel, nonfiction by Bijan Stephen and Gabino Iglesias, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Cari Luna Nonfiction, Dischord Records Discussed, 5 Over 50, Jamie Iredell, and More
In our afternoon reading: nonfiction from Cari Luna, fiction from Jamie Iredell, an interview with Donald Ray Pollock, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Rob Spillman Interviewed, Adrienne Rich, Bar Playlists, David Bowie, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Rob Spillman, Zachary Lipez on bar playlists, new writing from Jim Ruland, notes on Adrienne Rich, and more.
Weekend Bites: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Natalie Eilbert Poetry, Nora Ephron, Experimental Feminist Literature, and More
In our weekend reading: new writing from Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Natalie Eilbert, and Bijan Stephen; Paula Bomer interviewed by Karolina Waclawiak; and much more.
Morning Bites: Notable Literary Debut, Great Experimental Albums, Guadalupe Nettel’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: notable literary debuts and experimental records, new writing from Bijan Stephen and Chris Randle, and more.
We’re taking a short holiday break. Normal posting will resume on Saturday.
Afternoon Bites: Revisiting Henry James, Lauren Holmes Interviewed, Drake and James Turrell, Alexander Chee Nonfiction, and More
In our afternoon reading: Jason Diamond on Henry James and literary rituals, Bijan Stephen on Black Lives Matter and social media, new writing from Alexander Chee, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Mark Gluth’s Latest, Avant Albums, Perfume Genius Interviewed, Dorothy Allison, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Mark Gluth’s new book, the year’s best avant-garde albums, an interview with Perfume Genius, book recommendations from the NYPL, and more.
Morning Bites: Jesmyn Ward Interviewed, Brooklyn DIY Spaces, Mensah Demary, Notes on “Citizen,” and More
In our morning reading: Kiese Laymon talked with Jesmyn Ward, an inside look at Brooklyn DIY spaces, holiday-themed stories from a host of writers, Mensah Demary interviewed, and more.
We’re taking a brief holiday break; normal posting will resume on Friday.