In our morning reading: interviews with Kaitlyn Greenidge and Hanif Abdurraqib, thoughts on Joshua Chaplinsky’s new novel, and more.
Morning Bites: Jeremy Robert Johnson, Paul Tremblay Fiction, Karen Tei Yamashita, Claire Cronin Interviewed, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on Jeremy Robert Johnson’s new novel, an interview with Claire Cronin, and more.
Morning Bites: Art Ensemble of Chicago, Joshua Chaplinsky Interviewed, Hart Island, “Little Women” on Film, and More
In our morning reading: a look back at the Art Ensemble of Chicago, an interview with Joshua Chaplinsky, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Kimberly King Parsons, Leland Cheuk Interviewed, Great Indigenous Writers, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Kimberly King Parsons and Leland Cheuk, great books by Indigenous authors, and more.
Joshua Chaplinsky on the Dizzying and Surreal Fiction In “Whispers in the Ear of a Dreaming Ape”
Joshua Chaplinsky‘s new collection, Whispers in the Ear of a Dreaming Ape, boasts one of the best titles I’ve seen in ages and a cover that suggests some lost cosmic horror classic. The stories contained within range in tone from surreal to horrific to satirical; it’s a terrific statement of purpose, and one that never lets the reader rest. I talked with Chaplinsky about the genesis of the book, the ways in which it came together, and what’s next for him.
Afternoon Bites: Nick Cave, Joshua Chaplinsky Interviewed, Shea Serrano, Boduf Songs’ Latest, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Nick Cave’s new album, an interview with Shea Serrano, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s October 2019 Book Preview
Besides the promise of cooler weather, pumpkin spice everything, and sweaters on the rise, what does October have to offer? If you’re looking for new books to read, the answer is “plenty.” This month brings with it candid and harrowing memoirs, stunning short fiction, and expansive novels — a fantastic array of literary work to carry you into the autumn. Here’s a look at some of our most-anticipated books for the month.