And now it’s July. Most of the time, when we assemble these lists, there are one or two themes that stand out across the books selected. This time out, it’s a little more of a grab bag: a little experimental fiction here, a little translated comics there. Still, we’re very enthusiastic about what the month has in store, including new books from some longtime favorites — and a few Sunday Stories alumni.
Morning Bites: John Edgar Wideman, Literary Cats, Kathleen Alcott Interviewed, and More
In our morning reading: a literary award for John Edgar Wideman, interview with Nicole Dennis-Benn and Kathleen Alcott, and more.
Morning Bites: Sarah Gerard’s Latest, Kathleen Alcott Interviewed, Sarah Rose Etter, and More
In our morning reading: Laura van den Berg on Sarah Gerard’s latest, a look at how the independent film world has evolved, and much more.
Afternoon Bites: Margaret Atwood at Comic-Con, Jim Ruland, Kathleen Alcott Interviewed, Warren Ellis, and More
In our afternoon reading: talking comics with Margaret Atwood, new writing from Jim Ruland, interviews with Kathleen Alcott and Warren Ellis, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Daniel Saldaña París Fiction, Kathleen Alcott, Tig Notaro on Books, The Empty Bottle, and More
In our afternoon reading: new writing from Daniel Saldaña París and Kathleen Alcott, Jason Diamond on The Empty Bottle, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Rachel B. Glaser Interviewed, College Rock, James Salter Revisited, Victor LaValle’s Latest, and More
In our afternoon reading: interviews with Rachel B. Glaser and Stephen King, fiction from Sasha Fletcher, an excerpt from Victor LaValle’s new novella, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Lucia Berlin, Joan Didion’s Politics, Literary Friendship, Adam Johnson Interviewed, and More
In our afternoon reading: a discussion of the writings of Lucia Berlin, a look at Joan Didion’s political evolution, an interview with Adam Johnson, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s August 2015 Books Preview
Looking at the books due out this month, one can find an impressive array of styles, genres, and aesthetics on display. Do you like incisive essays about American society and culture? How about well-received debut fiction, or collections spanning decades of work? Regardless of what you’re seeking, August holds an abundance of literary riches. Here are some of the books due out this month that we’re most excited about.