In our afternoon reading: thoughts on books by Kristen Arnett and Matthew Specktor, revisiting the music of Dub Syndicate, and more.
Morning Bites: César Aira Fiction, Jeremy Gordon’s Novel, Kinski’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: new writing from César Aira, thoughts on books by Boum and Jeremy Gordon, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Fernando A. Flores Excerpted, J.S. Breukelaar’s Latest, Sharon Van Etten Returns, and More
In our afternoon reading: an excerpt from Fernando A. Flores’s new novel, a literary journal’s launch party, and more.
Morning Bites: Revisiting Elaine Kraf, Yoko Ogawa’s Dystopia, CF’s Comics, and More
In our morning reading: exploring Elaine Knaf’s bibliography, revisiting CF’s comics work, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Jeff Parker’s Latest, NBCC Longlists, Revisiting John Zorn, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on music by Jeff Parker and John Zorn, the NBCC longlists begin, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Charlie Jane Anders on Narrators, Emma Straub on 2024, James Blackshaw Returns, and More
In our afternoon reading: notes on craft from Charlie Jane Anders, Emma Straub on the year in books, and more.
We’re taking the weekend off for the holidays; normal posting will resume on Monday.
Weekend Bites: Claire Rousay Interviewed, Revisiting Whit Stillman, Justin Taylor on Bob Dylan, and More
In our weekend reading: talking money with Claire Rousay, new writing from Justin Taylor, and more.
Books of the Month: October 2024
What does your October reading list look like? Ours, it’s safe to say, covers a lot of ground. If you’re looking to see NYC through new eyes or revisit the work of an iconic filmmaker, we have you covered; if you’d prefer a trip into space or a jaunt into history, we have those angles covered as well. Read on for some literary recommendations to ease you into fall.