In our morning reading: thoughts on Rosie Schaap’s memoir, an interview with Joshua Chaplinsky, and more.
Books of the Month: August 2024
Behold, it’s August and — for the moment, at least — the weather is almost….nice? The heat and humidity aren’t conspiring to make our lives miserable; instead, there’s something almost cozy in the air. “Cozy” and “August” aren’t two words often used together, so it’s a moment worth savoring. Also? Books. We have some we’d like to recommend. Unnerving takes of the uncanny, thoughtful works of nonfiction, and sharp explorations of familial dynamics are all on the menu; read on for what we’re reading this month.
Morning Bites: Joshua Chaplinsky’s Fiction, 1980s Fantasy Novels, Dash Shaw’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on books by Joshua Chaplinsky and Dash Shaw, revisiting 1980s fantasy novels, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Interviewing David Leo Rice, Joshua Chaplinsky on Horror, Jen Fawkes’s Playlist, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with David Leo Rice and Joshua Chaplinsky, a playlist from Jen Fawkes, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Brad Neely on History, Joshua Chaplinsky Interviewed, Judith Butler’s Latest, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Brad Neely and Joshua Chaplinsky, delving into Ann Powers’s book on Joni Mitchell, and more.
Weekend Bites: Stephen Graham Jones Interviewed, Allegra Hyde on Writing, “Videodrome” Turns 40, and More
In our weekend reading: interviews with Stephen Graham Jones and Allegra Hyde, “Videodrome” turns 40, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Joshua Chaplinsky on Influences, Téa Obreht’s Fiction, Ryley Walker and Kikagaku Moyo, and More
In our afternoon reading: Joshua Chaplinsky on his literary influences, thoughts on Téa Obreht’s fiction, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s April 2021 Book Preview
What does April have in store for avid readers? Mind-expanding fiction, incisive nonfiction, and emotionally affecting poetry — and that’s just the beginning. What is perhaps most notable about this month’s intriguing books is how wide a range they cover, from traditional to experimental. Regardless of where your own tastes fall, there’s likely something due out this month that will get your attention. Here’s a look at some of the April books that have piqued ours.