This is what happened when author and essayist Valeria Luiselli asked children in immigration court why they came to the United States: Their answers vary, but they often point to a single pull factor: reunification with a parent or another close relative who migrated to the U.S. years earlier. Other times, the answers point to push factors—the unthinkable circumstances the children are fleeing: extreme violence persecution and coercion by gangs, mental and physical abuse, forced labor, neglect, abandonment. It is […]
Morning Bites: Valeria Luiselli, Mat Johnson Recommends Books, Aye Nako’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: talking with Valeria Luiselli about her new book, Mat Johnson on what he’s been reading, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s March 2017 Book Preview
March looks like a particularly promising month for new books. There are exciting literary debuts, the latest books from a host of writers we admire tremendously, incisive and format-defying works of prose, and a lot more. These are books that will leave you floored, will leave you impressed with what prose can do, that will take you to new places or shine a new light on places you thought you knew. Here’s a look at some of the titles that […]
Morning Bites: Valeria Luiselli Nonfiction, Ali Smith, Bargou 08’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: new writing from Valeria Luiselli, a review of Ali Smith’s new book, and more.
Morning Bites: “Blackstar” Revisited, Valeria Luiselli, Blake Butler Fiction, Laurie Sheck, and More
In our morning reading: revisiting David Bowie’s final album, new writing from Valeria Luiselli and Blake Butler, and more.
Morning Bites: Valeria Luiselli Nonfiction, Chiwan Choi, Warren Ellis Interviewed, Nathan Poole, and More
In our morning reading: new essays by Valeria Luiselli and Chiwan Choi, an interview with Warren Ellis, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Laia Jufresa Interviewed, Szilvia Molnar Nonfiction, Franz Kafka, Jenny Hval, and More
In our afternoon reading: Laia Jufresa interviewed by Valeria Luiselli, thoughts on new music by Jenny Hval, and much more.
Weekend Bites: Heron Oblivion, Álvaro Enrigue and Valeria Luiselli Interviewed, Joshua Mohr’s Next Book, A. Igoni Barrett, and More
In our weekend reading: thoughts on the debut album from Heron Oblivion, A. Igoni Barrett interviewed by Lincoln Michel, an interview with Álvaro Enrigue and Valeria Luiselli, and more.