In our afternoon reading: thoughts on the continuing political relevance of works by Octavia E. Butler and Thornton Wilder, thoughts on Joan Didion’s latest, and more.
A Year of Favorites: Tobias Carroll
I always get something wrong in these. There’s generally one book that I utterly forget to include, remember two days later, and curse myself for leaving out. And this year, I’m throwing in some thoughts on music, so that should offer even more opportunities for retrospective regret. I’m getting in just under the wire with this one, yes indeed.
Afternoon Bites: Elisa Albert Nonfiction, Alexis M. Smith Interviewed, Michael J. Seidlinger, and More
In our afternoon reading: Elisa Albert on “La Femme de Gilles,” an interview with Alexis M. Smith, thoughts on the year’s best science fiction, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Claudia Rankine, Marcy Dermansky Interviewed, Colin Dickey Nonfiction, Hardcore and Sports, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Claudia Rankine and Michael J. Seidlinger, Maria Sherman on hardcore’s relationship with sports, and much more.
Afternoon Bites: Mohsin Hamid Interviewed, Colin Dickey Excerpted, Elliott Holt Fiction, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Mohsin Hamid and Constance Ann Fitzgerald, an excerpt from Colin Dickey’s new book, and more.
Morning Bites: Martin Sorrondeguy Interviewed, National Book Awards Finalists, Jami Attenberg and Maria Semple, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Martin Sorrondeguy, Jami Attenberg and Maria Semple in conversation, and much more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s October 2016 Book Preview
This may be our largest single month book preview. But then again, this October looks like an unusually strong month for books, whether you’re looking for unsettling fiction in translation, incisive cultural histories, or speculative fiction that takes some of our current concerns to their logical ends. And it wouldn’t be October reading without a couple of glimpses into the uncanny as well. Read on for a glimpse of the books that have caught our attention for this month.
Morning Bites: 5 Under 35, D. Foy Excerpt, Colin Dickey Nonfiction, Yahdon Israel Interviewed, and More
In our morning reading: this year’s 5 Under 35 honorees are announced, an excerpt of D. Foy’s new novel, an interview with Yahdon Israel, and more.