In our afternoon reading: reviews of books by Gus Moreno and Jay Caspian Kang, an interview with Rax King, and more.
Currents, an Interview Series with Brian Alan Ellis (Episode 62: Rax King)
RAX KING is the James Beard Award-nominated author of Tacky (Vintage, 2021) and host of the podcast Low Culture Boil. She lives in Brooklyn, NY, with her toothless Pekingese.
Afternoon Bites: Rax King’s Essays, Claudia Ulloa Donoso’s Latest, Sylvère Lotringer Remembered, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Rax King’s new book, interviews with SJ Sindu and Dana Horn, and more.
Morning Bites: Rax King Nonfiction, Dambudzo Marechera and Aaron Chiundura Moyo, Louise Erdrich’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: an excerpt from Rax King’s essay collection, a review of Louise Erdrich’s new novel, and more.
Vol. 1 Brooklyn’s November 2021 Book Recommendations
What does this November hold for us, in terms of new books? For whatever reason, this month seems to abound with compelling fiction, from gripping tales of characters in flux to immersive explorations of inner lives. Some of the books we’re most excited about are the latest works from writers we admire; others fall into the category of highly-anticipated debuts. As the weather outside gets colder, here are some suggestions for your autumn reading.
Morning Bites: Rita Dove’s Poetry, Megan Culhane Galbraith, Alexis Marshall’s Music, Rax King, and More
In our morning reading: excerpts from books by Rita Dove and Rax King, the case for novellas, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Akwaeke Emezi, Lana Bastašić’s Latest, Rax King, Elizabeth Gonzalez James Nonfiction, and More
In our afternoon reading: an excerpt from Akwaeke Emezi’s new book, new writing by Rax King, and more.
Morning Bites: Jenny Erpenbeck Interviewed, Rax King Nonfiction, Tom Fletcher’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Jenny Erpenbeck, new writing by Rax King, and more.