For a split-second, let’s talk about cities in prose. Maybe they’re not far yet remain unfamiliar; maybe they’re on the other side of the world. Maybe they’re cities from which we’re separated by time; maybe they’re cities that never existed at all. These three books chronicle scenes and observations from all of the above; they’re works that provoke and get under your skin.
In our morning reading: when Lydia Davis and Lynne Tillman converge, an interview with Sarah Tomlinson, an essay from Warren Ellis, and more.
In our morning reading: notes on Viv Albertine’s memoir, Warren Ellis on his working process, new writing from Jac Jemc, interviews with T.C. Boyle and John Benditt, and more.
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Katie Crutchfield, Nicole Haroutunian, and Warren Ellis; albums from Chelsea Hodson and Barry Hannah; new writing from T.C. Boyle and Kevin Sampsell; and more.
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Kelly Link, Warren Ellis discusses the future, Patti Smith reviews César Aira’s new collection, new nonfiction from Jennifer Gilmore, and more.
In our afternoon reading: Colm Tóibin on film, thoughts on Laura van den Berg’s new novel, an interview with Warren Ellis, notes on not finishing books, and more.
Notes on T.S. Eliot and hipsters, some recommended reading from Robert Sheckley, a beer identity crisis, news of Warren Ellis and Declan Shalvey’s new comic, and more.
In our weekend reading: Philip Lopate on Charles D’Ambrosio, what happens when famous writers play Taboo, DC punks and their cars, 35 Over 35, and more.