In our morning reading: an interview with Henry Hoke, news of a John Cale reissue, and more.
Three Uncanny Guides to Revelation and Horror
Samantha Mabry’s Clever Creatures of the Night is a master class in atmosphere with a literary bent and a few surprising turns up its creepy sleeve. At once a murder mystery, a post-apocalyptic narrative, and a story about friendship, this novel about a missing friend and some strange young people living in a house by themselves is as tense and enigmatic as it is entertaining.
Morning Bites: Henry Hoke’s Latest, Billy Bragg on Folk Songs, Genevieve Plunkett on Fiction, and More
In our morning reading: reviews of novels by Henry Hoke and Keith Rosson, Genevieve Plunkett on fiction, and more.
Morning Bites: Henry Hoke on Writing, Sweeping Promises Interviewed, Seth Rogoff’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: Lincoln Michel interviewed Henry Hoke, talking music with Oxbow, and more.
Books of the Month: June 2023 Edition
It’s June, and we’re in a pensive mood. Sometimes that can mean thinking about questions of nature, society, and isolation; sometimes it means considering questions of art, artistic intent, and how we view ourselves. Here are ten recommendations for the month that cover a wide thematic ground, and might well leave you thinking about the ways you and others interact with the world, both natural and built.
Afternoon Bites: Henry Hoke Nonfiction, Simon Joyner’s New Album, Dan Chaon’s Playlist, and More
In our afternoon reading: new writing by Henry Hoke, a playlist from Dan Chaon, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Eugen Bacon Interviewed, Henry Hoke’s Recommendations, Catherine Baab-Muguira on Poe, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Eugen Bacon, book suggestions from Henry Hoke, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Henry Hoke’s Latest, Sheila Heti’s Newsletter, Monica Byrne Interviewed, and More
In our afternoon reading: a review of Henry Hoke’s new book, talking fiction with Monica Byrne, and more.