In our morning reading: interviews with Larissa Pham and Dana Spiotta, new writing by Caryn Rose, and more.
Morning Bites: Kristen Radtke Interviewed, Kate Zambreno, Revisiting Hailu Mergia, Kirstin Valdez Quade, and More
In our morning reading: delving into Kristen Radtke’s new book, thoughts on a new album from Hailu Mergia, and more.
Morning Bites: Andrea Kleine’s Playlist, Joanna Walsh’s Latest, Kamari Bright, Ingrid Rojas Contreras Interviewed, and More
In our morning reading: a playlist from Andrea Kleine, a review of Joanna Walsh’s new book, and much more.
“I’d Never Section Off Any Aspect of My Life From Writing”: Joanna Walsh on the Genesis of “Break.up”
Joanna Walsh‘s bibliography spans fiction and nonfiction, and frequently eludes easy categorization. Her latest book, Break.up, is subtitled “A Novel in Essays.” It might seem head-spinning at first, but once you’re enmeshed in its narrative–an account of a trip across Europe, with abundant reflections on intimacy and distance–the book’s structure memorably clicks into place. Accentuated by quotes from other works, Walsh’s narrative blends the familiar and the philosophical, creating a bold and unexpected reading experience. I talked with Walsh about […]
Afternoon Bites: Muriel Spark, Alexander Chee Nonfiction, Joanna Walsh Interviewed, Chandler Klang Smith’s Playlist, and More
In our afternoon reading: aphorisms from Muriel Spark, an essay by Alexander Chee, Scott Adlerberg on the making of his new novel, and more.
Morning Bites: Ralph Ellison and Gordon Parks, Eve Ewing Interviewed, Lisa Locascio, and More
In our morning reading: revisiting a Ralph Ellison/Gordon Parks collaboration, new writing by Lisa Locascio, and more.
Weekend Bites: Jessie Chaffee, Joanna Walsh Nonfiction, Alexandra Kleeman, Kate Millett Remembered, and More
In our weekend reading: interviews with Jessie Chaffee and Alexandra Kleeman, fiction by Gabriel Blackwell, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s September 2017 Book Preview
What does the month of September have in store, as far as books are concerned? A whole lot of intriguing short fiction, for one thing–everything from meticulously-arranged tales of the uncanny to stylistically bold explorations of society. There’s also intriguing new works from some of our favorite writers, from an experimentally-structured work by John Haskell to a collection of lectures by Toni Morrison. As summer segues into fall, here are some book that might help ease you in to sweater […]