The guiding principle of Six Ridiculous Questions is that life is filled with ridiculousness. And questions. That only by giving in to these truths may we hope to slip the surly bonds of reality and attain the higher consciousness we all crave. (Eh, not really, but it sounded good there for a minute.) It’s just. Who knows? The ridiculousness and question bits, I guess. Why six? Assonance, baby, assonance.
Afternoon Bites: Madhuri Vijay, Man Booker International Prize, Jordan A. Rothacker’s Playlist, Cecil Taylor, Matmos at 25, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Madhuri Vijay, a playlist from Jordan A. Rothacker, an interview with Matmos, and more.
Something That Happened a Long Time Ago: An Excerpt From “Gristle”
We’re pleased to present an excerpt from Jordan A. Rothacker’s new collection Gristle, out this week on Stalking Horse Press. We’ve been excited about this one ever since it came up when we interviewed Rothacker last year. Please enjoy “Something That Happened a Long Time Ago,” an excerpt from the story “The Fish Family Album.”
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s March 2019 Book Preview
What literary delights does March bring? A number of books we’ve been awaiting eagerly for years, for one thing, including new works by Mitchell S. Jackson and Seth Fried. A host of ambitious literary debuts as well — and a number of collections of short fiction that push at the limits of storytelling. Here’s a look at some of the March books we’re looking forward to the most.
Morning Bites: Carrie Gibson Interviewed, Believer Book Awards, Sarah Moss, Jordan A. Rothacker Excerpted, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Carrie Gibson and Ishmael Reed, a review of Sarah Moss’s new novel, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Adam Nemett, Lance Olsen Fiction, Lucia Berlin, Jordan A. Rothacker Interviewed, and More
In our afternoon reading: new writing by Adam Nemett and Lance Olsen, an interview with Jordan A. Rothacker, and more.
Morning Bites: Mikita Brottman, Revisiting Guillaume Apollinaire, Leland Cheuk Fiction, Donald Newlove, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on a new true crime book, revisiting David Lynch’s foray into music, and more.
Afternoon Bites: “Drumming” Revisited, Literary Florida, Assisting William T. Vollmann, Nick Cave Statue, and More
In our afternoon reading: revisiting a classic work by Steve Reich, exploring the literature of Florida, and more.