In our afternoon reading: an interview with Zain Khalid, revisiting literary cocktail parties, and more.
Morning Bites: Revisiting Samuel R. Delany, D & D Rock, Edgar Gomez Interviewed, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on Samuel R. Delany’s fiction, an interview with Edgar Gomez, and more.
Vol. 1 Brooklyn’s August 2022 Book Preview
As of this writing, we are currently hunkered down in an air-conditioned environment, given that the early days of August are a perfect example of why New York Augusts can be, shall we say, dank. Perhaps you’re following our lead; perhaps you’re doing your reading from a front porch, back yard, or beach chair instead. Either way, here are some of our recommendations for August reading. Hopefully, you’ll find something to savor from this list.
Morning Bites: Bud Smith’s Latest, Diksha Basu Nonfiction, Natalka Burian’s Recommendations, and More
In our morning reading: delving into Bud Smith’s new novel, Natalka Burian’s book recommendations, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Ottessa Moshfegh’s Recommendations, Michael J. Seidlinger’s Latest, Frog Eyes Returns, and More
In our afternoon reading: recommendations from Ottessa Moshfegh, thoughts on Michael J. Seidlinger’s new novel, and more.
Morning Bites: Jenny Hval’s New Album, Marya Hornbacher Interviewed, “The Visitors” Excerpted, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on Jenny Hval’s new album, an interview with Peter Rock, and more.
Morning Bites: Ilya Kaminsky Nonfiction, PEN Literary Award Winners, Michael J. Seidlinger’s Novella, and More
In our morning reading: nonfiction by Ilya Kaminsky, the PEN Literary Award winners, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Gabrielle Civil’s Recommendations, Rob Hart’s Mystery, Sheila Heti’s Fiction, and More
In our afternoon reading: book recommendations from Gabrielle Civil, thoughts on Sheila Heti’s new novel, and more.