In our morning reading: reviews of books by Christos Ikonomou and Kat Howard, new writing by R. O. Kwon, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s Best of 2018: Fiction
The fiction we admired most in 2018 ran the proverbial gamut from thought-provoking surrealism to evocative realism. Some illuminated the present day or recent past, while others ventured into much more uncharted territory. Some took us to unimaginable psyches; others showcased how ordinary people dealt with the extraordinary. Here’s a look at ten of our favorite works of fiction this year.
Weekend Bites: Arthur Machen Revisited, R. O. Kwon, Anne Lamott Interviewed, Drew Millard Fiction, and More
In our weekend reading: thoughts on the writings of Arthur Machen, interviews with R. O. Kwon and Anne Lamott, and more.
Afternoon Bites: R. O. Kwon’s Recommendations, Lisa Locascio Interviewed, Shy Watson, and More
In our afternoon reading: recommendations from R. O. Kwon, Bud Smith and Shy Watson in conversation, and more.
Morning Bites: Maria Dahvana Headley, Tracy O’Neill Nonfiction, R. O. Kwon, Offbeat Residencies, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on Maria Dahvana Headley’s new novel, nonfiction by Tracy O’Neill and R. O. Kwon, and more.
Morning Bites: R. O. Kwon, “We the Animals” on Film, Leland Cheuk Fiction, The Necks, and More
In our morning reading: R. O. Kwon on food, thoughts on Jeff Jackson’s forthcoming novel, and much more.
Afternoon Bites: Violette Leduc Revisited, Ottessa Moshfegh’s Latest, R. O. Kwon, Autechre Interviewed, and More
In our afternoon reading: revisiting the works of Violette Leduc, reviews of new books by Ottessa Moshfegh and R. O. Kwon, and more.
Morning Bites: R. O. Kwon Interviewed, James Baldwin on Film, Viet Thanh Nguyen and Arundhati Roy, Phosphorescent, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with R. O. Kwon and Phosphorescent, Viet Thanh Nguyen and Arundhati Roy in conversation, and more.