In our afternoon reading: new nonfiction from Mitchell S. Jackson and Jason Diamond, Greil Marcus on Carrie Brownstein’s memoir, Marlon James recommends novels, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Marlon James on Leaving Jamaica, Paul Beatty, The Genre Wars, Bill Buford on Brooks Headley,and More
In our afternoon reading: notes on Paul Beatty, new writing from Marlon James and Bijan Stephen, Lincoln Michel on the genre wars, and more.
Morning Bites: Marlon James, Alexander Chee on Martin Amis’s Latest, The Pop Group Reviewed, and More
In our Thursday morning reading: the year’s best albums according to Pitchfork, an interview with Marlon James, Alexander Chee talks Martin Amis, a look at the popularity of essays, and more.
Morning Bites: Marlon James Interviewed, Ottessa Moshfegh, Grouper’s Discography, Justin Taylor, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Marlon James, Katie Gately, and Justin Taylor; thoughts on the writings of Ottessa Moshfegh; Liz Harris revisits her discography; and more.
Morning Bites: Diane Cook Interviewed, Slant 6 History, “The Haunting” Revisited, Marlon James Audio, and More
Revisiting The Haunting, Karolina Waclawiak interviewed Diane Cook, Merrill Garbus talked with Laurie Anderson, a history of Slant 6, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Marlon James Interviewed, Cookie Mueller, Raymond Pettibon Baseball Cards, Will Oldham, and More
Checking in with Marlon James, thoughts on Will Oldham’s discography, a review of Martin Amis’s new novel, a new book about Cookie Mueller, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Janelle Monáe and Science Fiction, Caitlin Moran Interviewed, Marlon James, Steve Reich’s Latest, and More
A look at Janelle Monáe and science fiction, Steve Reich’s latest is reviewed, thoughts on new books from Eula Biss and Marlon James, an interview with Caitlin Moran, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s October 2014 Books Preview
Whether your taste in books runs towards pastoral meditations on uniquely American themes or surreal stories of bizarre crimes, October will have plenty to offer. Writers reveal stories of favorite bars and beloved tattoos; cult authors return with shifts in style; and first books leave a significant mark. The weather’s getting colder; thankfully, there’s plenty on this list to go along with the seasonal beverage and sweater of your choice.