In our morning reading: interviews with Ann Powers and N.K. Jemisin, thoughts on two books by Nick Joaquin, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Kait Heacock Interviewed, Mat Johnson and Samuel Sattin on Comics and Prose, Tony Trigilio, and More
In our afternoon reading: talking short fiction with Kait Heacock, talking comics and prose with Samuel Sattin and Mat Johnson, and more.
The Making of a New Literary Award in Brooklyn
The landscape of literary awards can be an intriguing one to follow. They can point readers in the direction of books that they might enjoy. Seeking a great work of debut fiction? The PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize might be a good indicator of your next favorite read. Does work in translation catch your eye? Then the Man Booker International Prize might be an award whose shortlists and award winners are in your wheelhouse. I suspect that one of the reasons […]
Morning Bites: George Saunders Talks Politics, Maryse Meijer Fiction, De La Soul Revisited, Marisa Anderson, and More
In our morning reading: George Saunders on politics; Jenny Zhang, Tanwi Nandini Islam, and Karan Mahajan in conversation; The Millions previews the second half of the year; and more.
Morning Bites: Tanwi Nandini Islam, Monica Byrne Fiction, Stephanie Danler’s Playlist, Jenny Diski, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Tanwi Nandini Islam, a playlist from Stephanie Danler, fiction from Monica Byrne, and more.
Morning Bites: Frank O’Hara, Daniel José Older Interviewed, Tanwi Nandini Islam Nonfiction, and More
In our morning reading: revisiting a Frank O’Hara poem, new nonfiction by Tanwi Nandini Islam, thoughts on Amy Rose Spiegel’s new book, and more.
Morning Bites: “Searching For John Hughes” Gets a Cover, Marissa Nadler Interviewed, Translating “Infinite Jest,” and More
In our morning reading: Jason Diamond’s memoir has a cover, new writing from Kaitlyn Greenidge and Matthew Neill Null, thoughts on Emma Straub’s new novel, and more.
Morning Bites: Rebecca Schiff Fiction, New Julie Ruin Album, Tony Conrad Remembered, and More
In our morning reading: fiction from Rebecca Schiff, remembrances of Tony Conrad, new music from Kathleen Hanna, and more.