In our afternoon reading: Diana Arterian and Natalie Eilbert in conversation, a review of a recent Shellac show, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Frances de Pontes Peebles, Joe McPhee Revisited, Joshua Cohen, and More
In our afternoon reading: an excerpt from Frances de Pontes Peebles’s new novel, exploring the music of Joe McPhee, and much more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s August 2018 Book Preview
What does the month of August have in store for us? In terms of books, the answer is “a lot.” From new works by longtime favorites of ours to unpredictable experimental books to newly translated titles, August has a whole lot to offer. Here’s a look at some of the titles that have caught our attention for the month to come.
Morning Bites: “Lagos Noir” Reviewed, Dolan Morgan, Eugene Lim Nonfiction, Sloane Crosley, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on a new anthology edited by Chris Abani, a report from a recent Sloane Crosley event, nonfiction by Eugene Lim, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Joshua Cohen, Scott Esposito’s Playlist, Bushwick Open Studios, A Dead Moon Book, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Joshua Cohen, a playlist from Scott Esposito, a book about Dead Moon, and more.
Morning Bites: James Baldwin on Film, Juan Martinez, Joshua Cohen Interviewed, Jim Jarmusch, and More
In our morning reading: news of a James Baldwin novel adapted for film, interviews with Juan Martinez and Joshua Cohen, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s July 2017 Book Preview
Welcome to the month of July. Odds are good that your Instagram has a higher-than-usual percentage of images of books read beside water and sand; odds are good that your social media feed abounds with frustration with humidity, public transit delays, and the joys of summer heat. July also brings with it a fascinating assortment of new (and newly translated) books, from thought-provoking fiction to incisive nonfiction. Here’s a look at some of the books that are on our minds […]
Afternoon Bites: Greil Marcus’s Latest, Dorothe Nors, Revisiting Harry Mathews, Eileen Myles, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Greil Marcus’s new book, new music from John Darnielle and Christopher R. Weingarten, a Dorothe Nors essay, and more.