I’m not entirely sure what a “writer’s writer” is, but every time I hear that term, Brian Evenson comes to mind. He seems to purposefully tackle every genre, usually a few of them at once, in order to prove that true talent is a malleable thing that can adapt to a multiplicity of forms. Regardless of what he does, it shines and puts to shame most authors only working in that genre. In The Warren, Evenson’s newest novella, the author […]
Afternoon Bites: Jeanette Winterson on Shakespeare and Company, Brian Evenson, and More
In our afternoon reading: new nonfiction from Jeanette Winterson, new fiction by Brian Evenson and Annabel Graham, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s September 2016 Book Preview
From surreal and disquieting fiction to insightful and disarming essays, many of the books we’re most excited about in September are ones we’ve been waiting to see for a long time. Some are the first books by writers whose work we’ve enjoyed for a while; others collect short fiction from people whose longer-form work has already impressed us. Either way, there are a lot of captivating books due out this September; here are some of the books that have gotten […]
Morning Bites: Brian Evenson Interviewed, Sarah Gerard, Melissa Febos Nonfiction, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Brian Evenson, new nonfiction from Melissa Febos and Sarah Gerard, and more.
Morning Bites: Leigh Stein Nonfiction, Nicole Dennis-Benn’s Latest, Robin Sloan Interviews Warren Ellis, and More
In our morning reading: new writing from Leigh Stein and Robert Lopez, interviews with Warren Ellis and Brian Evenson, and more.
Mid-Year 2016: The Year’s Best Fiction (So Far)
Putting together this list of standout fiction published so far this year wasn’t an easy task, mostly because it could just as easily have been twice as long. It’s been a very good year for fiction, whether your tastes head more towards classical storytelling, or narrative innovation, or incisive societal observations. What follows is a list of some of the books published in the first half of 2016 that have impressed us the most.
Afternoon Bites: Brian Evenson Interviewed, Mat Johnson Nonfiction, Dennis Cooper on Literary 2016, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Brian Evenson, new nonfiction from Mat Johnson and Ezra Glinter, and much more.
Afternoon Bites: Adrian Van Young’s Latest, Brazenhead Books, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Brian Evenson Interviewed, and More
In our afternoon reading: a review of Adrian Van Young’s novel, an interview with Brian Evenson, a reading list from Ta-Nehisi Coates, and more.