In our morning reading: new writing by Sarah Gerard, climate change and horror, and more.
Morning Bites: Jess Row, National Translation Award in Poetry and Prose Longlists, Stephen King, Jaime Fountaine Fiction, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Jess Row and Stephen King, fiction from Jaime Fountaine, and more.
“Discomfort Is Pretty Universal”: Jaime Fountaine on Her Novella “Manhunt”
My first encounter with Jaime Fountaine came via her role as one of the two hosts of Philadelphia’s Tire Fire Reading Series. Then we had the good fortune of publishing her essay “19, 16, and 1” here at Vol.1 Brooklyn, showing off another side of her literary works. This summer brings with it the release of her debut novella Manhunt, the story of a teenage girl dealing with her complex relationship with her mother, the mundane horrors of growing up, and the restrictions of suburbia. I talked with Fountaine about her book, suburban landscapes, and the game that gave her book its title.
Afternoon Bites: Ann and Jeff VanderMeer, Michele Filgate Interviewed, Rodrigo Rey Rosa, Keith Buckley’s Latest, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Ann and Jeff VanderMeer, reviews of books by Rodrigo Rey Rosa and Keith Buckley, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s July 2019 Book Preview
What does the month of July have to offer? Fireworks, rising temperatures, and an increased likelihood of humidity. In terms of books, the outlook is better: everything from debut fiction to reissues of cult novels, along with eagerly awaited books from some of our longtime favorites. Whether you’re headed to the beach or holing up inside with the air conditioning, this month’s new books offer plenty to delight and impress you.
Morning Bites: Team Dresch, Terese Svoboda Interviewed, Yan Lianke, Revisiting Vasily Grossman, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Team Dresch, Peter Rock and Leni Zumas in conversation, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Hanif Abdurraqib Interviewed, Thomas Pynchon, National Book Award Nominees, Sharon Van Etten, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Hanif Abdurraqib and Sharon Van Etten, reading this year’s National Book Award nominees, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Leonard Cohen’s Fiction, D. Foy Interviewed, Bikini Kill Reunited, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on the writing of Leonard Cohen, an interview with D. Foy, and more.