In our weekend reading: thoughts on books by Valeria Luiselli and Hanif Abdurraqib, new writing by Sarah Rose Etter, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Cynthia Arrieu-King Poetry, Alexander Chee, Amy Dresner Excerpted, Architecture Remixed, and More
In our afternoon reading: poetry by Cynthia Arrieu-King, thoughts on Alexander Chee’s essay collection, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Anna Burns, Will Oldham and Libraries, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kate Axelrod Fiction, Rob Spillman, and More
In our afternoon reading: Anna Burns has won the Man Booker Prize, new writing by Kate Axelrod, an excerpt of Jeff Jackson’s novel, and more.
Weekend Bites: Kiese Laymon, Diane Williams Interviewed, Megan Boyle, Revisiting “Orlando,” and More
In our weekend reading: thoughts on books by Kiese Laymon and Virginia Woolf, an interview with Diane Williams, and more.
Morning Bites: Rachel Kushner, Scaachi Koul Nonfiction, Kevin Wilson Fiction, Deaf Wish, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on Rachel Kushner’s new novel, new writing by Scaachi Koul, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Akwaeke Emezi, Janelle Monáe’s Latest, “Fahrenheit 451” on Film, Sam Pink Excerpted, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Akwaeke Emezi’s latest novel, an excerpt from Sam Pink’s new novella, and much more.
Mid-Year 2016: The Year’s Best Nonfiction (So Far)
It’s been a great year for nonfiction so far, with work that’s encompassed everything from memorable and harrowing true-life stories to formally bold takes on everyday topics. What follows is a look at some of the nonfiction books that have gotten our attention in the first half of this year.
Morning Bites: John Darnielle on The Empty Bottle, Jami Attenberg Nonfiction, Jeff Jackson, P.S. Eliot, and More
In our morning reading: new writing from John Darnielle and Jami Attenberg, an interview with Rob Spillman, and more.