In our morning reading: remembrances of Cormac McCarthy, an interview with Bush Tetras, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Binyavanga Wainaina’s Prose, Jim Ruland on Punk and Crime, John Darnielle’s Recommendations, and More
In our afternoon reading: reviews of new books by Binyavanga Wainaina and Brandon Taylor, new writing from Jim Ruland, and more.
Morning Bites: Jim Ruland’s Playlist, “Frankenstein” and Comics, Emma Cline’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: a playlist from Jim Ruland, thoughts on Califone’s new album, and more.
Morning Bites: Matthew Cheney’s Latest, Interviewing Marlon James, Jim Ruland on John Wray, and More
In our morning reading: reviews of books by Matthew Cheney and John Wray, an interview with Marlon James, and more.
Books of the Month: April 2023 Edition
Hi. We heard you liked books! We like books, too. We have some we’d like to recommend. All of them are newly out this month. We know, right? What a coincidence! Some new fiction from old friends, some experimental books by writers we’re meeting for the first time. It’s shaping up to be a banner year for books, and our April recommendations are keeping that theme going.
Morning Bites: Peter Straub Remembered, B.J. Hollars on Bookselling, Thomas Pynchon Enthusiasts, and More
In our morning reading: remembrances of Peter Straub, thoughts on Cookie Mueller’s writings, and more.
Morning Bites: Max Gladstone’s Latest, Inside “Reckless,” John Waters Interviewed, and More
In our morning reading: thought on Max Gladstone’s new book, a preview of Erika Wurth’s forthcoming novel, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Jim Ruland on Punk History, Kate Folk’s Collection, AIs and Poetry, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Jim Ruland’s new book, exploring Rax King’s essays, and more.