In our morning reading: interviews with Claire Donato and Tomoé Hill, the Story Prize finalists, and more.
Weekend Bites: Revisiting Brian Eno, Mike Nagel’s Latest, Thomas Beller Nonfiction, and More
In our weekend reading: revisiting a classic album from Brian Eno, an excerpt from Mike Nagel’s new book, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Eugene Lim’s Fiction, Kathe Koja on Writing, Revisiting Tom Wolfe, and More
In our afternoon reading: pondering Eugene Lim’s bibliography, revisiting Tom Wolfe, and more.
Books of the Month: January 2024
It’s a new year, apparently. January can be a strange month for books; this one is no exception, but that’s meant in the best way possible. Where else can you see cult classics, cinephile thrillers, and J.G. Ballard-inspired horror fiction in one place? Here are some suggestions if you’re looking to get some reading done this month — and we’d wager that if you’re here, you probably are.
Morning Bites: Interviewing Justin Torres, Spencer Ackerman on Comics, Kate Briggs and Lisa Robertson, and More
In our morning reading: Justin Torres on writing, Spencer Ackerman on politics and comics, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Julie Myerson’s Playlist, Scott Adlerberg on Slasher History, “Sub Pop 200” at 35, and More
In our afternoon reading: a playlist from Julie Myerson, Scott Adlerberg on cinematic history, and more.
VCO: Chapter 1
Chapter 1
During the commercial break before returning to the featured presentation of James Whale’s Frankenstein the television tells me to stay tuned for a live news update at six using the same stock footage from a year ago.
People holding signs over their heads that say: UPDATES COMING SOON? and FREE FOR WHO?
Morning Bites: Emily Schultz on Memory, Literary 2024, Jo Walton’s Recommendations, and More
In our morning reading: book recommendations from Emily Schultz and Jo Walton, twins in art, and more.