In our morning reading: James Hannaham wins the PEN/Faulkner Award, thoughts on books by Maggie Nelson and James McBride, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s April 2016 Book Preview
From surreal fiction to insightful guides to the intersection of design and crime in everyday life to elegantly constructed memoirs to updated versions of beloved stories, the books due out in April cover a wide range of topics and styles. Here are a few of the books that have caught our eye, from noteworthy debuts to new works from some of our favorite writers.
Morning Bites: Chloe Caldwell, VIDA Count, Karan Mahajan’s Latest, Maggie Nelson, and More
In our morning reading: a new essay from Chloe Caldwell, thoughts on books from Maggie Nelson and Karan Mahajan, and more.
Morning Bites: National Book Critics Circle Award Winners, Darryl Pinckney and Zadie Smith, and More
In our morning reading: the National Book Critics Circle Award winners, an interview with Danielle Dutton, crafting a video game inspired by Hamlet, and more.
Morning Bites: Sofia Samatar, The Scofield Returns, Álvaro Enrigue Interviewed, Maggie Nelson, and More
In our morning reading: conversations with Sofia Samatar, Maggie Nelson, and Álvaro Enrigue; the latest issue of The Scofield; and more.
Afternoon Bites: Maggie Nelson, Catherynne M. Valente Revisited, New Blake Butler Writing, Mona Awad Interviewed, and More
In our afternoon reading: notes on a Maggie Nelson book, thoughts on John Coltrane’s life and legacy, an interview with Mona Awad, and more.
Morning Bites: Luc Sante Interviewed, Maggie Nelson, Dennis Cooper’s Best of 2015, Lincoln Michel, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Luc Sante and Jill Soloway, notes on recently-read books from Lincoln Michel and Mensah Demary, and more.
The Best Nonfiction Books of 2015 So Far
To date, 2015 has been a good year for nonfiction. If your penchant is for works that deal with complex issues in our society, you’ll have plenty to read; if you prefer books that explore the substance of a life through inventive narratives, you’ll find plenty to enjoy as well. What follows is a selection of some of the nonfiction that’s been released this year that’s impressed us the most.