In our afternoon reading: thoughts on books by Nathan Ballingrud and Stuart Murdoch, an interview with Vanessa Saunders, and more.
Morning Bites: Brandon Hobson Interviewed, Marilynne Robinson, Michel Faber Fiction, Kathe Koja Revisited, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Brandon Hobson, new writing by Michel Faber and Lance Olsen, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Cari Luna, Fitzgerald Vandalism, Eric Lundgren’s Playlist, Art Book Fair Preview, and More
An excerpt from Cari Luna’s new novel, previewing the NY Art Book Fair, taking an in-depth look at David Mamet’s films, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s prose inspiring vandalism, and more.
Lunchtime Conversation Starter: Do Buzz Bissinger and David Mamet Hang Out?
A few years ago David Mamet stopped being a “brain-dead liberal” and now Buzz Bissinger told the world that he’s a Romney man (even though it was a long hard road for him to arrive to that decision). Anybody want to wager on who the next Jewish intellectual type to make a move to the Right will be? Follow Vol. 1 Brooklyn on Twitter, Facebook, Google + and our Tumblr.
Indexing: Eileen Myles in Iceland, James Turrell Considered, Forgiving David Mamet, Kathleen Alcott and More
A roundup of things consumed by our contributors.