In our afternoon reading: revisiting the music of the Minutemen, interviews with Elisa Gabbert and Rick Claypool, and more.
Morning Bites: Lucy Sante on James Chance, Dennis Cooper Interviewed, Ismail Kadare Remembered, and More
In our morning reading: Lucy Sante on the life and music of James Chance, interviews with Dennis Cooper and Graham Irvin, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Joe Koch’s Fiction, Revisiting “Disgrace,” Paul Lisicky’s Cover, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Joe Koch’s new collection, the cover of Paul Lisicky’s next book, and more.
VCO: Chapter 27
Chapter 27
Joselyn has encouraged me to begin developing my own rituals. Things I do to calm down. Per the new installment of the Freedom of Medical Care Act (FMCA 7.3) “rituals” fall under the category of preventative medicine.
Now every time I brush my teeth I time travel.
Recommended Books: July 2024
Are you, by any chance, seeking some reading recommendations for the month of July? Serendipitously, we happen to have a couple of those at the ready for your perusal. We’re thrilled that a couple of old favorites of ours are returning with new, genre-defying books this month; throw in some moving nonfiction and thoughtful ruminations on creativity and you have a compelling selection to choose from. Here are our recommendations for the current month.
Morning Bites: Ananda Lima’s Recommendations, Nathan Knapp on Books, Great 2024 Music, and More
In our morning reading: book recommendations from Ananda Lima, thoughts on the year in music thus far, and more.
Afternoon Bites: John Ganz on the 1990s, Daisuke Shen Interviewed, Francine Prose on Writing, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on John Ganz’s new book, interviews with Daisuke Shen and Francine Prose, and more.
Morning Bites: Megan McDowell on Translation, Juliet Escoria on Writing, Revisiting The Both, and More
In our morning reading: talking translation with Megan McDowell, an interview with Juliet Escoria, and more.