As June approaches, the temperatures outside are rising, and various dreams of a long spring are dashed until next year. June also brings with it a host of books we’ve been eager to read for a while now, including new books by longtime favorites, structurally bold works that take literature into new places, and short fiction that ventures into surreal and sinister places. Here’s a look at some of the books we’re most excited about for June.
Morning Bites: Gerald Murnane, Sharma Shields Fiction, Kim Fu’s Recommendations, Public Image Ltd, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on Gerald Murnane’s fiction, new writing by Sharma Shields, book recommendations from Kim Fu, and more.
Morning Bites: Roxane Gay Interviewed, Isaac Babel, Boards of Canada Revisited, Elle Nash, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Roxane Gay and Elle Nash, revisiting the works of Isaac Babel, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Roxane Gay Recommends Books, Revisiting Jack Kerouac, Nancy Hightower Nonfiction, and More
In our afternoon reading: book recommendations from Roxane Gay, new nonfiction by Amanda Petrusich and Nancy Hightower, and more.
Morning Bites: Roxane Gay Nonfiction, Rachel Lyon Interviewed, Zadie Smith, Laird Barron on Film, and More
In our morning reading: nonfiction by Roxane Gay, interviews with Rachel Lyon and Benjamin Percy, and more.
Morning Bites: Hermione Hoby, Literary Odysseys, Roxane Gay Nonfiction, Natalie Eilbert on Mina Loy, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on Hermione Hoby’s new novel, Natalie Eilbert on the works of Mina Loy, and more.
Morning Bites: Roxane Gay’s Advice, Stevie Nicks, Greg Tate Revisited, David Bowie Book Club, and More
In our morning reading: advice from Roxane Gay, thoughts on a Stevie Nicks biography, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s 2017 Favorites: Nonfiction
Beginning this week, we’ll be looking back at some of the books that we enjoyed most in 2017. First up: nonfiction. Whether they were providing us with a greater understanding of the world around us, taking us on a deep dive into the mind of their authors, or offering a wry take on everyday life, these books gave us something to savor this year.