In our afternoon reading: exploring new novels by Max Porter and Isabel Waidner, an interview with Juliet Escoria, and more.
“Each of Us Has Our Own Personal Mythology” An Interview With Juliet Escoria
Juliet the Maniac, the third book and first novel from Juliet Escoria, has been earning rave reviews since its release earlier this month. In his review of the book for NPR, Gabino Iglesias noted, “Juliet The Maniac is a heartfelt, raw, powerfully told story about surviving mental illness and learning to cope with inner demons. Escoria is a talented writer who’s not afraid to write her truth, even when it will scrape viciously at the souls of readers.” Robert Lopez spoke with Escoria about the lines between autofiction and memoir, how she developed her prose style, and personal mythologies.
Afternoon Bites: Laila Lalami, Juliet Escoria’s Latest, Ben Okri Interviewed, Cody Goodfellow, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Laila Lalami and Ben Okri, a review of Juliet Escoria’s new book, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Juliet Escoria’s Latest, Lindsey Drager, Joshua Denslow Interviewed, Cass McCombs’s Book, and More
In our afternoon reading: a review of Juliet Escoria’s new novel, an interview with Joshua Denslow, and more.
Morning Bites: Juliet Escoria, Shirley Jackson Award Nominees, Jayson Greene Interviewed, Eugene Lim, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on Juliet Escoria’s new novel, an interview with Jayson Greene, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s May 2019 Book Preview
What does the month of May have to offer, in terms of books? Plenty. From moving works of nonfiction to eagerly awaited novels to new editions of cult classics, there’s plenty to captivate readers seeking out a variety of literary experiences. What follows is a look at several of the books that have our attention for the month to come, spanning a wide range of styles and tones.
Afternoon Bites: Jeff Jackson Interviewed, Rebecca Solnit, World Fantasy Awards, James Brubaker Fiction, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Jeff Jackson, writings by Rebecca Solnit and Alice Sola Kim, and more.
Morning Bites: John Wray, Rachel Veroff Nonfiction, Diane Williams’s Stories, Cat Power, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on John Wray’s new novel and Cat Power’s new album, a zine for an excellent cause, and more.