In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Esmé Weijun Wang’s new essay collection, book recommendations from Tracey Thorn, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s February 2019 Book Preview
This February brings with it plenty to savor, literarily speaking. Among the highlights from the month’s books are new works by the writers behind several of our recent favorites, from incisive nonfiction to imaginative fiction. There’s also some bold work appearing in translation for the first time. Here’s a look at some of the books we’re most excited about this month.
Afternoon Bites: Esmé Weijun Wang, Revisiting John Berger, Snowden Wright Interviewed, Brad Phillips, and More
In our afternoon reading: a review of Esmé Weijun Wang’s new book, an interview with Snowden Wright, and much more.
Morning Bites: Esmé Weijun Wang, Julie Doucet Interviewed, hilip K. Dick Award Nominees, Donald Quist, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Esmé Weijun Wang, notes on books by Donald Quist and Mike Faloon, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Idra Novey and Esmé Weijun Wang, Donald Quist’s Playlist, Justin Broadrick Interviewed, and More
In our afternoon reading: a conversation between Idra Novey and Esmé Weijun Wang, a playlist from Donald Quist, and much more.
Afternoon Bites: Porochista Khakpour, Paul Beatty Interviewed, Adrienne Celt, Cursed Paintings, and More
In our afternoon reading: Esmé Weijun Wang and Porochista Khakpour in conversation, an interview with Paul Beatty, and much more.
Celebrating the 2018 Whiting Award Winners
Last night, the winners of the 2018 Whiting Awards were announced–and among their number were a host of writers whose work we’ve admired for a while.
Afternoon Bites: Durga Chew-Bose Nonfiction, Paintings of Libraries, Esmé Weijun Wang Fiction, Elisa Gabbert, and More
In our afternoon reading: new writing by Durga Chew-Bose and Esmé Weijun Wang, the aesthetics of library paintings, and more.