In our morning reading: notes on Patti Smith, new writing from Roxane Gay, writers channel their favorite literary characters, and more.
Weekend Bites: Catskills History, Patti Smith, Discussing Barbara Comyns, Joanna Newsom’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: Jason Diamond on the history of the Catskills, an interview with Lincoln Michel, thoughts on Joanna Newsom’s latest, and more.
Morning Bites: Patti Smith, New Suzanne Scanlon, Caroline Shaw’s Music, Dan Friel’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: notes on Patti Smith, a guide to the music of Caroline Shaw, new writing from Suzanne Scanlon, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Garth Risk Hallberg, Percival Everett’s Latest, “Slaughterhouse 90210” Excerpt, Lincoln Michel, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Lincoln Michel and Garth Risk Hallberg, thoughts on new books from Patti Smith and Percival Everett, and much more.
Afternoon Bites: Protomartyr’s Latest, Patti Smith’s New York, Rebecca Solnit Revisited, Matthew Salesses, and More
In our afternoon reading: multiple takes on Protomartyr’s new album, Caryn Rose on Patti Smith’s New York, Laura van den Berg interviews Matthew Salesses, and more.
Morning Bites: Patti Smith, “The Invaders” on TV, “Slaughterhouse 90210,” Protomartyr’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on Patti Smith’s latest book and Protomartyr’s latest album, delving into the history of Slaughterhouse 90210, a look at a Prince classic, and much more.
Morning Bites: Eileen Myles Interviewed, Patti Smith’s Latest, Highsmith on Film, Lynne Tillman, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Eileen Myles and Robert Kloss, new writing from Lynne Tillman, Lincoln Michel’s book trailer, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s October 2015 Books Preview
I think it’s safe to say that October is something of a juggernaut, as far as books we’re looking forward to are concerned. The full spectrum is covered: surreal short fiction, expansive works in translation, smart juxtapositions of pop and literary culture, insightful memoirs, and more.