In our morning reading: thoughts on Hua Hsu’s memoir, fiction from Zack Graham and Brian Evenson, and more.
Morning Bites: Nghi Vo’s Recommendations, Kim Stanley Robinson Interviewed, Marlon James’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: recommendations from Nghi Vo, an interview with Courtney Maum, and more.
Morning Bites: Halldór Laxness Revisited, 5 Under 35, Achy Obejas’s Poetry, and More
In our morning reading: exploring the work of Halldor Laxness, an excerpt from Nghi Vo’s new novel, and more.
Morning Bites: Karl Ove Knausgaard on Writing, Yelena Moskovich Interviewed, Nghi Vo’s Next Book, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Karl Ove Knausgaard and Yelena Moskovich, a new book by Nghi Vo, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Karin Tidbeck’s Latest, Michelle Zauner, Vijay Iyer Interviewed, Nghi Vo, and More
In our afternoon reading: reviews of books by Karin Tidbeck and Nghi Vo, revisiting the music of Tiger Trap, and more.
Vol. 1 Brooklyn’s June 2021 Book Preview
June’s here and it’s suddenly turned humid in our corner of the world. This isn’t all that surprising, but — for those who saver milder temperatures — it’s not exactly the best thing ever. And so, perhaps, it’s time to dub our June reads as ideal for reading in an air-conditioned room somewhere, or perhaps situated by a breezy outdoor spot. These books cover a lot of ground, from haunting memoirs to phantasmagorical fiction, as befits a time of constant change.
Morning Bites: Helen Oyeyemi, Nghi Vo’s Forthcoming Novel, Barry Windsor-Smith, Grace Miceli Interviewed, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Helen Oyeyemi and Grace Miceli, thoughts on Barry Windsor-Smith’s new comic, and more.
Weekend Bites: Paco Ignacio Taibo II, Dennis Cooper’s Recommendations, Jenny Erpenbeck, Kim Stanley Robinson Interviewed, and More
In our weekend reading: exploring the work of Paco Ignacio Taibo II, Dennis Cooper on 2020 in culture, and more.