In our afternoon reading: an interview with Jenny Xie, thoughts on Stephanie LaCava’s new book, and more.
Vol. 1 Brooklyn’s September 2022 Book Preview
We’ve entered the final weeks of summer. In practical terms, that means that it could turn brisk at a moment’s notice — or that a heatwave might be upon us before long. All of which means that this month’s array of books take a similarly wide-ranging approach, encompassing everything from taut poetry to maximalist fiction. Here are some recommendations to get your fall reading started.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s Best of 2018: Poetry
2018 brought with it a lot of great poetry. Some revisited older forms or older stories to create something vital and new, while others took bold risks with language in order to illuminate aspects of the present sociopolitical condition. Whether they were causing us to rethink the quotidian or leading us to unexpected places, here are some of our favorite examples of verse that emerged this year.
Afternoon Bites: Jenny Xie, Revisiting Pablo Neruda, Weird Westerns, The Rock*A*Teens, and More
In our afternoon reading: poetry by Jenny Xie, Amanda Petrusich on Graceland, and much more.
Weekend Bites: “Zama” On Screen, Jami Attenberg, Jenny Xie Interviewed, Michelle Dean Nonfiction, and More
In our weekend reading: reviews of the film adaptation of “Zama,” new writing from Jami Attenberg and Michelle Dean, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s April 2018 Book Preview
Well, it’s April. Nominally it’s springtime–but the presence of snowy weather and temperatures friendly to hot cocoa and roaring fires suggests otherwise. Metaphorically speaking, though, that range of moods and modes lines up pretty neatly with the books that are on our radar for this month–everything from works in translation to bold collections of nonfiction to eagerly-anticipated literary debuts. Here’s a look at several of the books that we’re most excited to explore this month.
Morning Bites: Patricia Lockwood, “American Gods” on TV, Books Are Magic, Mountain Goats on Goth, and More
In our morning reading: a review of Patricia Lockwood’s new book, talking with Books Are Magic, and much more.