In our morning reading: Amanda Petrusich on the music of Liz Phair, an interview with Brian Evenson, and more.
Morning Bites: “Interstellar Space” Revisited, Rachel Khong’s Playlist, Paula Bomer, Shirley Jackson Awards, and More
In our morning reading: a look at the influence of a John Coltrane classic, a playlist by Rachel Khong, thoughts on Paula Bomer’s new essay collection, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Samantha Irby, Akhil Sharma Fiction, N.J. Campbell, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Samantha Irby, fiction by Akhil Sharma, thoughts on N.J. Campbell’s new novel, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Marie NDiaye’s Latest, Breakmaster Cylinder, Colin Dickey Nonfiction, Rob Hart on Interviews, and More
In our afternoon reading: an excerpt from Marie NDiaye’s newly-translated novel, new nonfiction by Brandon Taylor and Colin Dickey, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s July 2017 Book Preview
Welcome to the month of July. Odds are good that your Instagram has a higher-than-usual percentage of images of books read beside water and sand; odds are good that your social media feed abounds with frustration with humidity, public transit delays, and the joys of summer heat. July also brings with it a fascinating assortment of new (and newly translated) books, from thought-provoking fiction to incisive nonfiction. Here’s a look at some of the books that are on our minds […]
Weekend Bites: Emma Straub, Why Reading Matters, Writers on Denis Johnson, Michael J. Seidlinger Nonfiction, and More
In our weekend reading: Emma Straub on food and books, writers on Denis Johnson, fiction by Sara Nović, and more.
Morning Bites: “Marlena” Reviewed, Mathias Énard’s Latest, Joan Didion, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on books by Julie Buntin and Mathias Énard, John Mulaney on comedy and music, and more.
Morning Bites: Toni Morrison, Sarah Manguso Nonfiction, Charlie Jane Anders Fiction, John Langan Interviewed, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Toni Morrison, new writing from Charlie Jane Anders and Sarah Manguso, and more.