In our morning reading: a new essay from Jac Jemc, thoughts on books from Patrick Wensink and Noy Holland, and much more.
Morning Bites: Joan Didion, Chris Rock Interviewed, Raymond Chandler’s Opera, New Jac Jemc Fiction, and More
In our morning reading: wishing Joan Didion a happy birthday, an interview with Chris Rock, Jen Doll on astrology books, fiction from Jac Jemc, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Charles D’Ambrosio and Leslie Jamison, Aaron Bady on African Literature, Greil Marcus Interviewed, Kid Millions on Bad Reviews, and More
In our afternoon reading: Leslie Jamison and Charles D’Ambrosio in conversation, interviews with Chris Rock and Greil Marcus, Kid Millions on bad reviews, recommended literature from African writers, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Mekons Documentary, Chris Rock on “Purple Rain,” CMJ Festival Recap, Edward Carey, and More
A look at the forthcoming Mekons documentary, Chris Rock revisits Purple Rain, a recap of highlights from this year’s CMJ Festival, a talk with Edward Carey, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Wendy C. Ortiz Interviewed, Chris Rock’s Latest, Steve Albini on “Dude Incredible,” Peter von Ziegesar, and More
Steve Albini on the latest from Shellac, an interview with Wendy C. Ortiz, thoughts on Chris Rock’s new film, Rizzoli Bookstore has a new location, and more.
Indexing: An Abundance of Lawrence Weschler, Michael Roemer’s “Nothing But a Man,” Preparing For Moby-Dick, Screamy Bands, And More
A roundup of things consumed by our contributors.