In our morning reading: thoughts on new books by James Gleik and Marisa Silver, new nonfiction from Aaron Gilbreath, and more.
An Excerpt From Jeff Jackson’s “Novi Sad”
Jeff Jackson’s novel Mira Corpora caught our eye immediately after it was released, and didn’t disappoint. It featured a shifting structure, vivid and surreal imagery, and a command of mood that was sustained throughout the novel, and it marked Jackson as a writer to watch. We checked back in with him about a theater project he was involved with in 2014, and this year brought with it news of his next book, a novella called Novi Sad. We’re pleased to […]
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s September 2016 Book Preview
From surreal and disquieting fiction to insightful and disarming essays, many of the books we’re most excited about in September are ones we’ve been waiting to see for a long time. Some are the first books by writers whose work we’ve enjoyed for a while; others collect short fiction from people whose longer-form work has already impressed us. Either way, there are a lot of captivating books due out this September; here are some of the books that have gotten […]
Afternoon Bites: Kathleen Hanna Interviewed, Jeff Jackson’s Recommendations, Nalo Hopkinson, Michael Cisco Fiction, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Kathleen Hanna and Joe Hill, new fiction from Michael Cisco, and much more.
Morning Bites: John Darnielle on The Empty Bottle, Jami Attenberg Nonfiction, Jeff Jackson, P.S. Eliot, and More
In our morning reading: new writing from John Darnielle and Jami Attenberg, an interview with Rob Spillman, and more.
Morning Bites: Alexander Chee, Eileen Myles, “The Removals” Trailer, Gregory Howard Interviewed, and More
In our morning reading: new writing from Alexander Chee and Eileen Myles, interviews with Gregory Howard and Irvine Welsh, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Lauren Groff Interviewed, Olufemi Terry, The Ex Live, New Baroness, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Lauren Groff, new writing from Pilot Viruet and Jeff Jackson, and much more.
Afternoon Bites: Jacqueline Woodson Interviewed, Margaret Eby on Harper Lee, J.M. Ledgard’s Latest, and More
In our afternoon reading: catching up with Jacqueline Woodson, an excerpt from Margaret Eby’s book focusing on Harper Lee, reviews of books by J.M. Ledgard and Kristin Hersh, and more.