In our morning reading: Charles Johnson on Jeffrey Renard Allen, new writing from Maris Kreizman, interviews with Kate Christensen and Padgett Powell, and more.
Morning Bites: Patti Smith, “The Invaders” on TV, “Slaughterhouse 90210,” Protomartyr’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on Patti Smith’s latest book and Protomartyr’s latest album, delving into the history of Slaughterhouse 90210, a look at a Prince classic, and much more.
Morning Bites: “Slaughterhouse 90210,” Junot Díaz on Politics, Ru Freeman on Sri Lanka, Chicago DIY, and More
In our morning reading: Slaughterhouse 90210 in book form, Ru Freeman on books in Sri Lanka, celebrity book economics, and much more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s October 2015 Books Preview
I think it’s safe to say that October is something of a juggernaut, as far as books we’re looking forward to are concerned. The full spectrum is covered: surreal short fiction, expansive works in translation, smart juxtapositions of pop and literary culture, insightful memoirs, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Erika Swyler Interviewed, Ioannis Pappos, Authors’ Tour Stories, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Erika Swyler, new writing from Ioannis Pappos, NYFA recipient news, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Jim Shepard Interviewed, 90s TV Nostalgia, Alexandra Kleeman, Books Beneath the Bridge, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Jim Shepard and Alexandra Kleeman, Maris Kreizman on 90s television and nostalgia, new writing from Lauren Elkin, Dennis Cooper’s favorite books of 2015 so far, and more.
Afternoon Bites: “Slaughterhouse 90210” Cover, Nick Cave in Detroit, Diana Baird N’Diaye, Cults in LA, and More
In our afternoon reading: the cover of Maris Kreizman’s new book, new writing from Karolina Waclawiak, a day at Porter Square Books, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Los Crudos, Porochista Khakpour on Alison C. Rose, Maria Dahvana Headley, Aleksandar Hemon’s Playlist, and More
In our afternoon reading: checking in with Martin Sorrondeguy of Los Crudos, new nonfiction from Porochista Khakpour, new fiction from Maria Dahvana Headley, and much more.