Apostasy is Katy Mongeau’s first book. I first read the book in one sitting, but then found myself rereading the pages in multiple sittings. The reading experience was exactly what I needed in my self-isolation during a pandemic.
Afternoon Bites: Jeannie Vanasco, James Baldwin on Film, Jud Jud, Patricia A. McKillip Revisited, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Jeannie Vanasco and Sholeh Wolpé, the history of Jud Jud, and more.
Weekend Bites: Writers Discussing Florida, Emily Gould, Nathan Rabin on Reboots, and More
In our weekend reading: Jeff VanderMeer and Laura van den Berg discuss Florida; a look at the new collection of author interviews from BOMB, Emily Gould looks at literary 2015, and more.
Weekend Bites: Sheila Heti, Michael Kimball on “Galaga,” Will Chancellor Reviewed, Edan Lepucki, and More
New writing from Sheila Heti, excerpts from books from Michael Kimball and Jeffrey Renard Allen, interviews with James Yeh and Edan Lepucki, and much more for your weekend reading.
Afternoon Bites: Cari Luna, Fitzgerald Vandalism, Eric Lundgren’s Playlist, Art Book Fair Preview, and More
An excerpt from Cari Luna’s new novel, previewing the NY Art Book Fair, taking an in-depth look at David Mamet’s films, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s prose inspiring vandalism, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Michael Kimball’s Postcards, Will Oldham at Lincoln Center, Paint it Black Gets Literary, and More
Pitchfork has a history up of Belle and Sebastian’s If You’re Feeling Sinister. At NPR, Will Hermes looked at Will Oldham’s recent Lincoln Center shows. Long-running Philadelphia hardcore group Paint it Black has a new 7″ out soon called Invisible. Song number 5 is titled “D.F.W.” Can you evoke a footnote in a breakdown? We’ll know the answer to that very soon. Ken Baumann — whose novel Solip is out on Tyrant Books in May — compares writing for television with […]
Afternoon Bites: Will Sheff’s 2012, Metal Past and Present, Michael Kimball Interviewed, and More
Matt Borondy interviewed Michael Kimball at Identity Theory. Really enjoying Will Sheff’s look back at his 2012 in music. At Dusted, Andrew Beckerman looks at the year’s best comedy. Gabriele Stabile talked with The Atlantic about Refugee Hotel. Splitsider on the history of The Wilton North Report. SPIN has chosen the year’s highlights in metal. Related: must listen to Horseback, and soon. Molly Templeton’s piece on hair metal from this week’s 3-Minute Metal Stories event is now online. What Blake Butler read in 2012. […]
Afternoon Bites: James M. Cain, Matt Bell and Jac Jemc Interviewed, Alan Moore on Stan Lee, and More
Matt Bell and Jac Jemc wrote two of our favorite books of 2012. And now Word Riot has an interview with both of them. Sean Howe has unearthed a 1983 essay about Stan Lee by Alan Moore. New Neurosis, everybody. Michael Connelly on James M. Cain’s lost novel. Michael Kimball made Largehearted Boy a playlist, and also chatted with Blake Butler at Vice. Julie McArthur’s story “Rivals” is highly recommended. Follow Vol. 1 Brooklyn on Twitter, Facebook, Google + and our Tumblr.