In our morning reading: poetry from Emma Ruth Rundle, an inside look at Tilted Axis Press, and more.
Books of the Month: February 2025
Hello, February. We’ve had a lot on our minds over here at Vol. 1 Brooklyn HQ, as is the case (we suspect) for many of you. It’s a complicated time, and our recommended books for the month reflect that. These books cover everything from the challenges of the creative life to a satirical look at society; perhaps one (or more) of them will give you a new vantage point on the world.
Morning Bites: Emma Ruth Rundle Interviewed, Jen Doll on Writing, Gwendolyn Kiste on and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Emma Ruth Rundle, a fundraiser for D. Foy, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Leeanne Shapton on Browsing, Tom Wolfe’s Outline, Alice McDermott on Books, and More
In our afternoon reading: new nonfiction by Leanne Shapton, talking books with Alice McDermott, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Jericho Brown’s Poetry, Alicia Garza, Gary J. Shipley’s Latest, Writing Rituals, and More
In our afternoon reading: exploring Jericho Brown’s poetry, thoughts on writing rituals, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Yaa Gyasi, Jeff VanderMeer’s Next Novel, Emma Ruth Rundle and Thou, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on books by Yaa Gyasi and Susie Yang, a preview of Jeff VanderMeer’s next book, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Colin Dickey Interviewed, Andrew Carnegie Medals Longlists, Emma Ruth Rundle and Thou, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Colin Dickey and Elisa Gabbert, exploring science fiction, and more.