In our weekend reading: an award for Ling Ma, thoughts on Nathan Ballingrud’s fiction, and much more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s Best of 2018: Fiction
The fiction we admired most in 2018 ran the proverbial gamut from thought-provoking surrealism to evocative realism. Some illuminated the present day or recent past, while others ventured into much more uncharted territory. Some took us to unimaginable psyches; others showcased how ordinary people dealt with the extraordinary. Here’s a look at ten of our favorite works of fiction this year.
Morning Bites: Ling Ma, Kat Gardiner Interviewed, Revisiting Cristina Rivera Garza, Swearin’, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on books by Ling Ma and Cristina Rivera Garza, an interview with Kat Gardiner, and more.
Weekend Bites: Raymond Queneau, Dev Hynes Interviewed, Steve Anwyll, Ling Ma’s Latest, and More
In our weekend reading: reviews of books by Raymond Queneau and Ling Ma, an interview with Dev Hynes, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Ling Ma, Bob Fosse Revisited, Nico Walker, Mike Sacks’s Latest, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on books by Ling Ma and Mike Sacks, the musical legacy of Nico, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Ben Loory Fiction, Laura van den Berg, John Langan Interviewed, and More
In our afternoon reading: fiction by Ben Loory and Laura van den Berg, an interview with John Langan, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Ling Ma Interviewed, Lydia Millet’s Latest, Jordy Rosenberg and Andrea Lawlor, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Ling Ma, Jordy Rosenberg and Andrea Lawlor in conversation, 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.