In our afternoon reading: reviews of books by Jesmyn Ward and Brian Allen Carr, an interview with Kristen Radtke, and more.
Morning Bites: Jeff VanderMeer, Randa Jarrar Nonfiction, Jesmyn Ward, Courtney Maum on Literature, and More
In our morning reading: exploring the writings of Jeff VanderMeer, new writing from Randa Jarrar and Jesmyn Ward, and more.
A Year of Favorites: Jason Diamond
It was cold the morning after it was announced David Bowie had died. Not surprising since I live in New York City and it happened in January. Yet I found myself standing outside my apartment around six in the morning, gym clothes on, not really dressed to be idling around. I put on The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, which I’ve listened to countless times since I was about 13, and simply referred to […]
Afternoon Bites: Chloe Caldwell, Laird Barron on “Koko,” Ranking Philip Roth’s Novels, and More
In our afternoon reading: checking in with Chloe Caldwell, Laird Barron on Peter Straub’s “Koko,” and much more.
Morning Bites: Jesmyn Ward Interviewed, Fall Indie Press Books, Ben Tanzer’s Playlist, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Jesmyn Ward, Dennis Cooper’s blog returns, a Ben Tanzer playlist, and more.
Morning Bites: “The Fire This Time” Reviewed, Noah Cicero Poetry, Lincoln Michel Fiction, Unbuilt Subways, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on the new Jesmyn Ward-edited anthology, fiction from Lincoln Michel, August book recommendations, and more.
Morning Bites: Drew Magary Interviewed, Garth Greenwell on “Christodora,” Masha Hamilton Nonfiction, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Drew Magary, Garth Greenwell on Tim Murphy’s new novel, nonfiction from Masha Hamilton and Sarah Rose Etter, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s August 2016 Book Preview
This month brings with a host of bold nonfiction, including books in which talented writers shine a light on the creative works that have impressed them over the years, incisive memoirs, and a new collection of writing on race in America. There’s also plenty of innovative fiction due out this month, along with a few works that defy easy description. What follows is a look at several of the books for which we’re excited that are due out in the […]