I always get something wrong in these. There’s generally one book that I utterly forget to include, remember two days later, and curse myself for leaving out. And this year, I’m throwing in some thoughts on music, so that should offer even more opportunities for retrospective regret. I’m getting in just under the wire with this one, yes indeed.
Morning Bites: Roxane Gay Interviewed, Masha Gessen Nonfiction, Henrietta Rose-Innes, Warren Ellis Stories, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Roxane Gay, new writing from Masha Gessen, how to open an indie bookstore, 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.
Morning Bites: Zadie Smith’s Latest, Warren Ellis, Nicole Dennis-Benn Recommends Books, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on Zadie Smith’s new novel, musicians react to the election, and much more.
Afternoon Bites: Zadie Smith on Dance, Warren Ellis on Breakfast, Carmiel Banasky Interviewed, Monica Youn, and More
In our afternoon reading: new writing from Zadie Smith, interviews with Warren Ellis and Mark Greif, and more.
Morning Bites: Jesse Ball Interviewed, Mairead Case, Alice Mattison Nonfiction, Kristin Dombeck, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Jesse Ball, nonfiction from Mairead Case, the birth of a new bookstore in New Jersey, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Leigh Stein Nonfiction, Teju Cole’s Latest, Agustin Fernandez Mallo, Roald Dahl on Film, and More
In our afternoon reading: new writing from Leigh Stein, thoughts on Teju Cole’s new book, a look at literature about the partition of India, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Margaret Atwood at Comic-Con, Jim Ruland, Kathleen Alcott Interviewed, Warren Ellis, and More
In our afternoon reading: talking comics with Margaret Atwood, new writing from Jim Ruland, interviews with Kathleen Alcott and Warren Ellis, and more.