In our morning reading: thoughts on Fernanda Melchor’s new novel, nonfiction by Paul Auster, and more.
Morning Bites: Catherine Lacey Interviewed, Porochista Khakpour, Cocteau Twins Revisited, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Catherine Lacey, new writing by Zack Graham, revisiting the music of Cocteau Twins, and more.
Morning Bites: Octavia E. Butler Opera, Tournament of Books, Marguerite Duras Revisited, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on an operatic Octavia E. Butler adaptation, revisiting the works of Marguerite Duras, and more.
Afternoon Bites: John Ashbery Remembered, Kara Walker, Jesmyn Ward’s Latest, John Medhurst, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on the work of John Ashbery and Kara Walker, and much more.
Afternoon Bites: National Book Award Nominees, Ghost Buildings, Wes Anderson Tribute Comp, Kevin Sampsell, and More
This afternoon: Kevin Sampsell is interviewed, Jerry Saltz looks at gender imbalance at MoMA, read work by National Book Award nominees, Wes Anderson gets a tribute compilation, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Gothic Lit, Jack Handey’s Archive, Lionel Ziprin’s Art, Banksy in NYC, and More
Notes on Gothic novels; Jerry Saltz gives a lesson on art; a look at Jack Handey’s work for The New Yorker; thoughts on Lionel Ziprin’s artwork; and more.
Afternoon Bites: Guy Picciotto Interviewed, Shane Carruth Returns, Will Oldham’s Soundtrack, and More
Guy Picciotto was interviewed by Daniel Ralston for The Low Times. Mira Ptacin talked with Katherine Boo. Fans of Will Oldham, surfing, or gender studies may have an interest in this documentary… The Asian American Writers’ Workshop is holding a conference next month. Lindsey Zoladz on the first of Bikini Kill’s reissues. Jerry Saltz looks at Glenn Beck’s forays into the art world. (Spoiler: he is unimpressed.) Slate spotlights the overlooked books of 2012. Alissa Guzman on Now Dig This! Art […]