A new year, and plenty of new books to go along with it. The works that have us the most excited this month are a wide-ranging bunch, encompassing memoir, uncanny translated fiction, and groundbreaking explorations of the craft of writing. There’s plenty to keep you hooked this month, when it comes to noteworthy books; here’s a look at some of the ones that have us especially intrigued.
Afternoon Bites: Kevin Barry Fiction, Scholastique Mukasonga, Matthew M. Bartlett Interviewed, Terry Riley, and More
In our afternoon reading: Kevin Barry fiction, thoughts on the new Joan of Arc album, and more.
Weekend Bites: Alex Ross Interviewed, James Baldwin’s Records, Don DeLillo’s Latest, and More
In our weekend reading: an interview with Alex Ross, exploring James Baldwin’s record collection, and more.
Morning Bites: emily m. danforth Interviewed, Kevin Barry, Carmen Boullosa Poetry, Kevin Brockmeier, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with emily m. danforth, fiction by Kevin Brockmeier, and more.
Morning Bites: Trisha Low, Translating Naja Marie Aidt, Anne Carson Revisited, Kevin Barry, and More
In our morning reading: a review of Trisha Low’s latest, Kevin Barry on the year in books, and more.
Morning Bites: Carmen Maria Machado, Liz Phair’s Memoir, Kevin Barry, Karen Stefano’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on memoirs by Carmen Maria Machado and Karen Stefano, Liz Phair on her new memoir, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Halle Butler, Booker Prize Shortlist, Jennifer Croft Interviewed, Kevin Barry’s Latest, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Halle Butler and Jennifer Croft, the Booker Prize shortlist, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s September 2019 Book Preview
And lo, we’re in September. Nominally, the weather should start to get cooler; by month’s end, we might just see the first glimmerings of the coziness that autumn brings. What are we looking forward to reading this month? A whole array of books, from new works by old favorites to long-awaited debuts. There’s a lot to look forward to here; what follows is a look at some of the books we’re most excited about.