In our weekend reading: thoughts on Bethany C. Morrow’s novel, an interview with Amber Sparks, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Caryn Rose on Patti Smith, Solid Sound Festival, Lydia Conklin’s Collection, and More
In our afternoon reading: Caryn Rose on her new book, a report from the Solid Sound Festival, and more.
Vol. 1 Brooklyn’s May 2022 Book Preview
As the city segues further into spring, we’ve got books by a couple of old favorites due out this month. Our notable literary offerings for May tilt heavily on the side of fiction, though there’s also an important and incisive new history of New York to be found here, as well as a resonant memoir and an essential guide to an essential musician. Looking for something to read as the days grow longer and the trees turn green? Here are a few selections for your consideration.
Morning Bites: Margo Jefferson’s Memoir, Caryn Rose on Patti Smith, Deesha Philyaw on Ages, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on books by Margo Jefferson and Caryn Rose, an interview with Zachary Lazar, and more.
Morning Bites: Larissa Pham Interviewed, Joanna Walsh, July’s Translated Literature, Dana Spiotta, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Larissa Pham and Dana Spiotta, new writing by Caryn Rose, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Jillian Weise Interviewed, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Rob Hart’s Latest, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Jillian Weise, thoughts on Rob Hart’s new novel, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Sleater-Kinney’s Latest, Kim Gordon, Junichiro Tanizaki Revisited, Alex Segura, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on the new Sleater-Kinney album, Alex Segura on craft, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Bryan Washington’s Playlist, Summer Brennan, Andrew Ridker Interviewed, and More
In our afternoon reading: a playlist from Bryan Washington, thoughts on Summer Brennan’s new book, poetry by Bud Smith, and more.