In our morning reading: exploring the musical influence of Jack Rose, an interview with Ariana Reines, and more.
Morning Bites: Jeff VanderMeer Interviewed, Madison McFerrin, Revisiting “I Hotel,” Lynn Steger Strong, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Jeff VanderMeer, new writing from Lynn Steger Strong, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Virginie Despentes Interviewed, Cynan Jones, David Lynch’s Paintings, Bud Smith, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Virginie Despentes, new writing from Bud Smith, and more.
Afternoon Bites: J.P. Gritton, Tom Spurgeon Remembered, Arthur Russell, Revisiting “Pump Up the Volume,” and More
In our afternoon reading: an excerpt from J.P. Gritton’s novel, an interview with Carrie Fisher biographer Sheila Weller, and more.
Morning Bites: Ananda Devi, Brian Gresko Nonfiction, Sally Rooney Adapted, Anna Meredith, and More
In our morning reading: an excerpt from Ananada Devi’s new novel, nonfiction from Brian Gresko, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Lucy Ellmann Interviewed, Leland Cheuk, T Fleischmann’s Latest, Damon Locks Black Monument Ensemble, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Lucy Ellmann, reviews of books by Leland Cheuk and T Fleischmann, and more.
Six Ridiculous Questions: Michael J. Seidlinger
The guiding principle of Six Ridiculous Questions is that life is filled with ridiculousness. And questions. That only by giving in to these truths may we hope to slip the surly bonds of reality and attain the higher consciousness we all crave. (Eh, not really, but it sounded good there for a minute.) It’s just. Who knows? The ridiculousness and question bits, I guess. Why six? Assonance, baby, assonance.
Afternoon Bites: Whiting Award Winners, Halle Butler, Erika T. Wurth’s Latest, Sally Rooney, and More
In our afternoon reading: a look at this year’s Whiting Award winners, interviews with Halle Butler and Sally Rooney, and more.