In our afternoon reading: thoughts on the fiction of Qurratulain Hyder, revisiting Leonard Cohen’s cocktail recipe, and more.
Morning Bites: Brian Evenson, Karen Stefano Interviewed, Anthony Bourdain Food Trail, Demi Adejuyigbe, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Brian Evenson and Karen Stefano, thoughts on Black Midi’s new album, and more.
Announcing Glen E. Friedman and Guy Picciotto In Conversation
If you follow punk rock or skateboarding, you’re probably familiar with the kinetic, evocative photographs of Glen E. Friedman. Friedman’s work has documented decades of punk history, and has contributed to some of the most defining images of an era. This summer brings with it new editions of his books DogTown: The Legend of the Z-Boys and Keep Your Eyes Open: The Fugazi Photographs of Glen E. Friedman. To celebrate, he’ll be in conversation with Guy Picciotto at Rough Trade on the evening of June 26th; our own Jason Diamond will moderate.
Afternoon Bites: Rion Amilcar Scott Interviewed, Lindsey Drager, Ted Chiang’s Latest, Hwang Jungeun, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Rion Amilcar Scott, reviews of new books by Lindsey Drager and Ted Chiang, and more.
Weekend Bites: Casey Cep, “Bunnicula” Revisited, Lisa Hanawalt Interviewed, Gem Spa, and More
In our weekend reading: a look inside Casey Cep’s new book, an interview with Lisa Hanawalt, and much more.
Morning Bites: Namwali Serpell Interviewed, Young Lions Finalists, J. Robbins, Warren Ellis’s Recommendations, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Namwali Serpell, a foray into the world of 1970s horror comics, and more.
Morning Bites: Yuri Herrera, John Lanchester’s Latest, Avail’s Reunion, and More
In our morning reading: why you should be reading Yuri Herrera, an interview with Mira Jacob, and much more.
Afternoon Bites: Nivhek, David Walker Interviewed, Translating Samanta Schweblin, Michael Carroll, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Nivhek’s new album and the end of Sidewalk Cafe, talking comics and wrestling with David Walker, and more.