In our weekend reading: an interview with Jesse Ball, recommended works in translation, and more.
Morning Bites: Gabriel Blackwell Interviewed, Yoko Tawada’s Latest, Inside Sacred Bones, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Gabriel Blackwell, thoughts on Elisa Albert’s new novel, 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.
Afternoon Bites: Alex Pheby Gets Uncanny, Gabriel Blackwell Interviewed, Maryse Condé’s New Novel, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on novels by Alex Pheby and Maryse Condé, an interview with Gabriel Blackwell, and more.
Centralized and Off-Center: Talking Fiction and Structure With Gabriel Blackwell
Gabriel Blackwell’s fiction rarely treads the same ground twice. He has a particular skill at finding ways to turn the margins of stories and genres into thrilling works on their own, whether that’s cosmic horror or the film Vertigo. The last year has seen the publication of two new collections of Blackwell’s short fiction: Babel and CORRECTION. Babel showcases Blackwell’s writing at its most nimble and at its most structurally innovative, while CORRECTION wrestles with contemporary life in unexpected and jarring ways. Taken together, they’re a welcome return from a talented writer. Blackwell answered a number of questions about the genesis of these stories and how they came together in these two volumes.
Morning Bites: Lauren Oyler Interviewed, Helen McClory, Sharon Van Etten Revisited, Gabriel Blackwell, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Lauren Oyler and Kayleb Rae Candrilli, new writing by Gabriel Blackwell, and more.
Weekend Bites: Gabriel Blackwell’s Latest, Precious Okoyomon, Gina Frangello Interviewed, Rachel Whiteread, and More
In our weekend reading: a review of Gabriel Blackwell’s new book, interviews with Precious Okoyomon and Gina Frangello, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s April 2021 Book Preview
What does April have in store for avid readers? Mind-expanding fiction, incisive nonfiction, and emotionally affecting poetry — and that’s just the beginning. What is perhaps most notable about this month’s intriguing books is how wide a range they cover, from traditional to experimental. Regardless of where your own tastes fall, there’s likely something due out this month that will get your attention. Here’s a look at some of the April books that have piqued ours.