In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Scholastique Mukasonga’s new book, comics about great bands, and more.
Weekend Bites: David Heska Wanbli Weiden, Jessica Gross Interviewed, Rebecca Watson, Dennis Cooper Revisited, and More
In our weekend reading: talking crime fiction with David Heska Wanbli Weiden, an interview with Jessica Gross, and more.
“Each Person is a Living Plurality”: An Interview With Kyle Coma-Thompson
Louisville, Kentucky writer Kyle Coma-Thompson’s second short story collection, A Night in the Sun is an assemblage of wildly diverse stories that range from the minimalist surrealism of “Story for Fire” to the angular, meditative historical narratives of “Spite & Malice.” Throughout, Coma-Thompson demonstrates a sensitivity to the economic and societal pressures that affect the characters in his stories. His latest is intended as a companion collection to his first, The Lucky Body. The title story of that first book was selected […]
Afternoon Bites: Leila Guerriero, Amber Sparks Interviewed, Ryan Gattis, Kyle Coma-Thompson Nonfiction, and More
In our afternoon reading: a look at books by Leila Guerriero and Ryan Gattis, punk-infused jazz, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Colson Whitehead, Samuel R. Delany Fiction, Joanna Valente Poetry, D. Foy, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Colson Whitehead and D. Foy, writing from Joanna Valente and Samuel R. Delany, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s July 2016 Book Preview
Our most anticipated reads for the month of July are a disparate bunch: there’s formally inventive fiction, in-depth explorations of beloved cultural phenomena, expansive looks at the evolution of a genre, and skewed looks at the past, present, and future. And there’s also a striking-looking graphic novel exploring the singular life of a cult musician. As the temperature gets higher and the range of outdoor activities grows, here are a number of reasons to carry a book with you as […]
Afternoon Bites: Kelly Link on Angela Carter, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Mat Johnson Interviewed, and More
In our afternoon reading: Kelly Link on Angela Carter, Sarah McCarry on Stacy Wakefield, interviews with Neil Gaiman and Mat Johnson, and more.
Morning Bites: New Chloe Caldwell Writing, Man Booker International Shortlist, Nina MacLaughlin Interviewed, People of the North, and More
In our morning reading: new nonfiction from Chloe Caldwell, new fiction from Kyle Coma-Thompson, an interview with Nina MacLaughlin, a review of People of the North’s new album, and more.