In our morning reading: a remembrance of Janet Malcolm, an interview with Marlon James, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Kevin Young on the Schomburg Center, Karin Tidbeck’s Latest, Revisiting Nicholson Baker, and More
In our afternoon reading: new writing by Kevin Young, thoughts on Karin Tidbeck’s latest novel, and more.
Morning Bites: Kevin Young, J Mascis Interviewed, Chris Power’s Playlist, William Tyler, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Kevin Young and J Mascis, a playlist from Chris Power, and more.
Weekend Bites: Kevin Young’s Latest, Revisiting Qiu Miaojin, Lynn Steger Strong Nonfiction, and More
In our weekend reading: thoughts on books by Kevin Young and Qiu Miaojin, a new essay by Lynn Steger Strong, and more.
Morning Bites: Harry Mathews, Kevin Young Interviewed, Jen Doll Nonfiction, Talking Heads, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on Harry Mathews’s last novel, an interview with Kevin Young, rumination on classic comedies and depression, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Kevin Young Interviewed, Gish Jen, Malu Halasa Nonfiction, Mike McCormack, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Kevin Young and Gish Jen, thoughts on the latest novel by Mike McCormack, and more.
Weekend Bites: Kevin Young Interviewed, Best Essays, Literary Chicago, Mary Miller Nonfiction, and More
In our weekend reading: an interview with Kevin Young, new writing from Mary Miller, a host of year-end lists, and much more. (We’re taking a few days off; posting will resume on December 26th.)
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s 2017 Favorites: Nonfiction
Beginning this week, we’ll be looking back at some of the books that we enjoyed most in 2017. First up: nonfiction. Whether they were providing us with a greater understanding of the world around us, taking us on a deep dive into the mind of their authors, or offering a wry take on everyday life, these books gave us something to savor this year.