In our morning reading: thoughts on Sharlene Teo’s new novel, nonfiction from Clancy Martin, and much more.
Weekend Bites: Sally Wen Mao, Gene Wolfe Remembered, Leland Cheuk Interviewed, Kronos Quartet, and More
In our weekend reading: interviews with Sally Wen Mao and Leland Cheuk, when strange ideas become amazing books, and more.
Morning Bites: Margaret Cavendish, Snowden Wright Excerpted, Mairead Case Nonfiction, One-Word Titles, and More
In our morning reading: Michael Robbins on the writings of Margaret Cavendish, thoughts on Michele Filgate’s new anthology, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Kelby Losack Interviewed, Adapting “Native Son,” Norman Lock on Samuel Beckett, Édouard Louis, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Kelby Losack and Michele Filgate, new writing from Norman Lock, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s April 2019 Book Preview
Rumor has it that it’s now springtime. And while we’re tempted to volley forth a “spring cleaning? more like spring reading, am I right?”-level salvo, it may be the wiser course of action to simply make with the book recommendations. And thus, here were go, with April’s notable titles encompassing everything from fictional trips into the uncanny to nonfiction that may bring clarity to a frustrating world. Here are some of the books that have caught our eye this month.
Afternoon Bites: Melissa Febos, Mark Doten Interviewed, Gordon Lish, T Kira Madden on Memoir, and More
In our afternoon reading: new writing by Melissa Febos, interviews with Mark Doten and T Kira Madden, and more.
Morning Bites: Yiyun Li Interviewed, PEN World Voices Festival, Victor LaValle on Miles Morales, Maryse Meijer’s Recommendations, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Yiyun Li, new writing from Victor LaValle, book recommendations from Maryse Meijer, and more.
Morning Bites: Ottessa Moshfegh, Thirii Myo Kyaw Myint Interviewed, Kate Schapira and Jeff VanderMeer, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Ottessa Moshfegh and Thirii Myo Kyaw Myint, new writing from Sarah Wang, and more.