In our afternoon reading: an interview with Isle McElroy, revisiting the music of TV On the Radio, and more.
Cover Reveal: Matthew Binder’s “Pure Cosmos Club”
We’re pleased to present the cover art for Matthew Binder‘s forthcoming novel Pure Cosmos Club, available now for pre-order as both a trade paperback and a hardcover via Stalking Horse Press.
The press’s description? “In this biting satire, Matthew Binder takes surreal aim at the poses and pretensions of high art and fashion. With ruthless wit, Binder chronicles the struggles of Paul, an eccentric artist, and his companion dog, a disabled, quiche-obsessed terrier-mix named Blanche. Together they negotiate hilarious scenes of bad parties, bizarre couture, deranged friends, shady deals, unrequired love, sabotage, and inscrutable art. But there may be a way out for Paul when he meets James, a New Age guru and leader of a secretive cult: the Pure Cosmos Cub. Yet, every time Paul believes he’s ready for the “Ultimate Level,” James raises the price of entry. Just how far will Paul go for love, for art, and to attain cosmic oneness?”
For the full cover image and a statement from artist Keith Rondinelli, read on…
Morning Bites: Dan Chaon on Books, Revisiting Octavia E. Butler, Courtney Maum on Horses, Tice Cin on Poetry, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Dan Chaon and Nell Zink, thoughts on Kim Fu’s new book, and more.
Morning Bites: Porridge Radio Returns, Nebula Award Winners, Courtney Maum’s Recommendations, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on Porridge Radio’s latest, a conversation between Jimin Han and Marie Myung-Ok Lee, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Sasha Fletcher’s Fiction, Gideon Jacobs Interviewed, Courtney Maum’s Memoir, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Sasha Fletcher’s new novel, an interview with with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, and more.
Morning Bites: Nghi Vo’s Recommendations, Kim Stanley Robinson Interviewed, Marlon James’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: recommendations from Nghi Vo, an interview with Courtney Maum, 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: Vanessa Veselka Interviewed, Fariha Róisín, Sarah Gerard on Literary Events, Amy Shearn, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Vanessa Veselka and Sarah Gerard, thoughts on the new SUMAC album, and more.