In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Elle Nash’s new novel, when comedians write books, and more.
Very Online, With an Abundance of Menace: On Meghan Lamb’s “Coward”
Given the amount of time that we spend in online spaces, it’s not surprising that many writers have sought to replicate the experience of social networks, text messaging, and shitposting in their prose. Finding a way to do it without stumbling along the way is a little more of a challenge. (There’s an early-2000s novel by one of my favorite writers where the evocation of texting felt so dissonant it took me out of the narrative.) And while many of us have been online for years or decades, it feels like it’s taken literature a little bit of time to catch up.
Afternoon Bites: Vladimir Sorokin’s Fiction, Notable Debut Books, Samanta Schweblin’s Latest, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on books by Vladimir Sorokin and Aaron Burch, notable debut books, and more.
Morning Bites: Erika T. Wurth’s Latest, Lincoln Michel on Horror, Derek Jarman’s Fiction, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on Erika T. Wurth’s new novel, the language of horror, and more. Happy Halloween!
Morning Bites: Imbolo Mbue’s Latest, Kate Zambreno Fiction, Adapting Edith Wharton, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on Imbolo Mbue’s fiction, adapting Edith Wharton, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Elle Nash Interviewed, Nada Alic on LA, Eva Baltasar’s Fiction, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Elle Nash and Nada Alic, thoughts on Eva Baltasar’s new novel, and more.
Morning Bites: Chinelo Okparanta on Writing, “White Noise” on Film, Elle Nash’s Latest, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Chinelo Okparanta, thoughts on Elle Nash’s new book, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Morgan Talty’s Playlist, Jordan Crane on Comics, Elle Nash Interviewed, and More
In our afternoon reading: a playlist from Morgan Talty, an interview with Elle Nash, and more.