In our afternoon reading: a new essay from Ottessa Moshfegh, interviews with Greil Marcus and Protomartyr, notes on Flannery O’Connor’s peacocks, and more.
Morning Bites: Dorothea Lasky, Lidia Yuknavitch’s Writing, Tom Williams Interviewed, Revisiting “The Swimmer,” and More
In our Thursday morning reading: interviews with Dorothea Lasky, Brenna Ehrlich, and Tom Williams; a playlist from Brandon Hobson; and much more.
Morning Bites: A Summer Brennan Excerpt, Laura van den Berg, Ottessa Moshfegh’s Playlist, Camden Joy Interviewed, and More
In our morning reading: an excerpt from Summer Brennan’s book, Laura van den Berg interviewed Stephanie Barber, Margaret Eby talks whiskey, and much more.
Weekend Bites: Porochista Khakpour on Ottessa Moshfegh’s Latest, Literary Communities, Robert Christgau, Juliet Escoria Interviewed, and More
In our weekend reading: a review of Ottessa Moshfegh’s new book, when beloved science fiction novels turn out to be problematic, notes on literary communities, an interview with Juliet Escoria, and much more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s August 2015 Books Preview
Looking at the books due out this month, one can find an impressive array of styles, genres, and aesthetics on display. Do you like incisive essays about American society and culture? How about well-received debut fiction, or collections spanning decades of work? Regardless of what you’re seeking, August holds an abundance of literary riches. Here are some of the books due out this month that we’re most excited about.
Morning Bites: Ottessa Moshfegh, Stephen King’s Corgi, Mairead Case Nonfiction, Terry Riley Interviewed, and More
In our morning reading: Sarah Gerard interviewed Ottessa Moshfegh, Geeta Dayal interviewed Terry Riley, new writing from Mairead Case and Eleanor Kriseman, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Revisiting “Separation Sunday,” Jessica Hopper Interviewed, Blake Butler on Short Novels, Troy James Weaver,and More
In our afternoon reading: revisiting The Hold Steady, interviews with Jessica Hopper and Troy James Weaver, Blake Butler on short, devastating novels, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Notes on Judee Sill, Wendy C. Ortiz Interviewed, Rikki Ducornet Playlist, Dolan Morgan, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Judee Sill; interviews with Jazmine Hughes, Wendy C. Ortiz, and Dolan Morgan; a Rikki Ducornet playlist; and more.