In our weekend reading: thoughts on Chris Bachelder’s new novel, an interview with Emily Raboteau, predictions for comedy in 2017, and more.
A Year of Favorites: Tobias Carroll
I always get something wrong in these. There’s generally one book that I utterly forget to include, remember two days later, and curse myself for leaving out. And this year, I’m throwing in some thoughts on music, so that should offer even more opportunities for retrospective regret. I’m getting in just under the wire with this one, yes indeed.
Afternoon Bites: Stephanie Danler Interviewed, Nicole Haroutunian Fiction, Small Press Books in 2016, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Stephanie Danler, new writing from Nicole Haroutunian, and more.
Morning Bites: Shirley Hazzard Remembered, 2016’s Best Novels, Claire Messud on Dogs, and More
In our morning reading: new writing from Claire Messud and T Kira Madden, an interview with Jason Diamond, and more.
Morning Bites: Amelia Gray, Tracy O’Neill Nonfiction, Brix Smith Start, Tournament of Books Longlist, and More
In our morning reading: new writing from Amelia Gray and Tracy O’Neill, thoughts on Jason Diamond’s memoir, and more.
Morning Bites: “Wuthering Heights” On Screen, Meredith Alling, Nelson Algren Revisited, and More
In our morning reading: “Wuthering Heights” on film, an excerpt from Meredith Alling’s collection, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Lauren Beukes’s Latest, Kay Iguh Fiction, Kelley Deal Interviewed, John Crowley, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on books by Lauren Beukes and John Crowley, delving into the Chicago suburbs, and more.
Morning Bites: Roxane Gay Interviewed, Masha Gessen Nonfiction, Henrietta Rose-Innes, Warren Ellis Stories, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Roxane Gay, new writing from Masha Gessen, how to open an indie bookstore, and more.