In our morning reading: revisiting a classic by Ursula K. Le Guin, thoughts on literary hoaxes and mythologized hometowns, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Shelley Jackson, Erica Dawson Poetry, Great Horror Fiction, Uwe Johnson, and More
In our afternoon reading: talking with Shelley Jackson, new writing by Erica Dawson, and much more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s October 2018 Book Preview
It’s October. Halloween lurks at the end of the month; various awards shortlists are appearing on the scene; and the colder weather makes it ideal to curl up indoors–whether at home, a coffee shop, or a bar–with a good book. Thankfully, this month brings with it plenty of notable literary works, from experimental fiction to eagerly-anticipated essay collections. Here’s a look at some of the books due out this month that have our attention.
Afternoon Bites: Janelle Monáe and Science Fiction, Caitlin Moran Interviewed, Marlon James, Steve Reich’s Latest, and More
A look at Janelle Monáe and science fiction, Steve Reich’s latest is reviewed, thoughts on new books from Eula Biss and Marlon James, an interview with Caitlin Moran, and more.
Afternoon Bites: NBCC Finalists, Hilton Als on Amiri Baraka, Luc Sante on “Llewyn Davis,” Shelley Jackson, and More
The National Book Critics Circle award finalists have been announced; Luc Sante on the Coen Brothers’ latest; Hilton Als on Amiri Baraka, Shelley Jackson’s story in snow, and more.
Afternoon Bites: David Gordon Green, Javier Marías’s Latest, Detroit’s Art, the Codex Seraphinianus, and More
A look at the latest novel from Javier Marías, David Gordon Green talks Richard Pryor, a report from this year’s Lollapalooza, the state of art in Detroit, and more.