It’s a new year, and with that new year comes a host of new books. From fiction that might shed a light on ongoing political debates to incisive essays between the relationship between creativity and commerce, there’s something for nearly everyone on our list of books that have gotten our attention for this month. And it’s very likely that you’ll see some of these names pop up again on our anticipated books lists in the year to come–no less that four […]
Afternoon Bites: A Wendy C. Ortiz Excerpt, Sherman Alexie, D. Foy Interviewed, and More
In our afternoon reading: an excerpt from Wendy C. Ortiz’s new book, writing from Sherman Alexie, November book previews, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Antonio di Benedetto’s “Zama,” John Hughes, Lauryn Hill, Joshua Mohr’s Class, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on a recently-translated book by Antonio di Benedetto, scenes from a Bill Callahan show, thoughts on a Lauryn Hill album, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Ocean Vuong, Joshua Mohr Fiction, Maria Bamford Interviewed, Sholem Aleichem, and More
In our afternoon reading: new nonfiction from Ocean Vuong and Antonia Crane, Emily Gould on Jessica Winter’s new book, and more.
Weekend Bites: Heron Oblivion, Álvaro Enrigue and Valeria Luiselli Interviewed, Joshua Mohr’s Next Book, A. Igoni Barrett, and More
In our weekend reading: thoughts on the debut album from Heron Oblivion, A. Igoni Barrett interviewed by Lincoln Michel, an interview with Álvaro Enrigue and Valeria Luiselli, and more.
Morning Bites: Clarice Lispector Fiction, New Titus Andronicus, Sarah Gerard on Jesse Ball’s Latest, David Cross Interviewed, and More
In our morning reading: fiction from Clarice Lispector, Sarah Gerard on Jesse Ball’s new novel, a look at the new album from Titus Andronicus, comics and diversity, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Ben Marcus, Bikini Kill Covers, Joshua Mohr Interviewed, Rachel Sherman Fiction, and More
In our afternoon reading: Ben Marcus on short fiction, new writing from Jess Zimmerman and Rachel Sherman, a report from this year’s Pitchfork Festival, and much more.
Weekend Bites: Joshua Mohr Nonfiction, Sally Timms Interviewed, Printing Wikipedia, Comics Anthologies, and More
In our weekend reading: new nonfiction from Joshua Mohr, an interview with Sally Timms, notes on troubling developments in the world of pop-punk, and more.