We’re pleased to be publishing Nell Zink’s introductory letter for Robert Perišić’s forthcoming novel A Cat at the End of the World. Translated by Vesna Maric, Perišić’s novel is narrated by a bodiless spirit that has an affinity for cats across time and space. Intrigued? We thought you might be. We’re also happy to be revealing the novel’s cover. It’s out on November 1 on Sandorf Passage.
Morning Bites: Nell Zink Interviewed, Rion Amilcar Scott, Salman Rushdie’s Latest, Leah Umansky, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Nell Zink, thoughts on Salman Rushdie’s new novel, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s August 2019 Book Preview
August brings with it hotter temperatures, a vision of a more humid life, and the slightest hint that fall might be on the way. August also brings with it a host of thought-provoking books, deftly-translated works from around the world, and imaginative fiction that riffs on contemporary concerns. Here’s a look at some of the books due out this month that have us most excited.
Weekend Bites: Nell Zink Nonfiction, Laird Hunt Interviewed, Cult Fiction Revisited, and More
In our weekend reading: new writing from Nell Zink, an interview with Laird Hunt, a new video from Early Riser, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Fictional Translators, Robert Macfarlane Interviewed, Nell Zink, and More
In our afternoon reading: novels about translators, an interview with Robert Macfarlane, nonfiction from Nell Zink, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Daniel José Older, New Jenny Zhang Nonfiction, Discussing “Citizen,” Kelly Sue DeConnick Interviewed, and More
In our afternoon reading: checking in with Daniel José Older, interviews with Kelly Sue DeConnick and Little Wings, the best 33 1/3 books, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Arthur Russell, Nell Zink Nonfiction, Nebula Award Winners, and More
In our afternoon reading: a new essay from Nell Zink, thoughts on an Arthur Russell album, the Nebula Award winners, The Frank O’Connor International Short Story Award shortlist, and more.
Morning Bites: Suzanne Scanlon Interviewed, Jazz and Religion, Brazenhead Books, and More
In our morning reading: Kate Zambreno interviewed Suzanne Scanlon, notes on books by Kent Russell and Alexander G. Weheliye, talking jazz and religion, and more.