It’s too early to say, but The Incantations of Daniel Johnston, a graphic novel that Two Dollar Radio have slated for a July release, by Ricardo Cavolo and written by Scott McClanahan, might have the best cover of the year. Sorry to all other books that are out in 2016, this thing is just glorious.
Weekend Bites: Kristin Hersh’s Latest, Mary Karr Interviewed, Scott McClanahan, Nikesh Shukla on Social Media, and More
In our weekend reading: interviews with Kristin Hersh and Mary Karr, new fiction from Brian Evenson, and much more.
Afternoon Bites: Scott McClanahan, Sean H. Doyle Mixtape, Paula Bomer Fiction, Paul Weller’s Favorite Albums, and More
In our afternoon reading: a mixtape from Sean H. Doyle, an interview with Scott McClanahan, new Paula Bomer fiction, a review of Andrea Kneeland’s new book, and more.
Morning Bites: Patti Smith’s New Book, Scott McClanahan, “Conversation Sparks” Party, Lost Perec, and More
In our morning reading: news of Patti Smith’s new memoir and a lost Georges Perec novel, new nonfiction from Scott McClanahan and Elif Batuman, a review of Philip Glass’s memoir, and more.
Morning Bites: Shelly Oria Interviewed, Literary Advocates, Lead Belly, Hutch Harris and Comedy, and More
In our morning reading: Justin Taylor interviewed Shelly Oria, Scott McClanahan on country music, Hutch Harris on standup comedy, Entropy honors literary advocates, and more.
Afternoon Bites: “Roman Candle” at 20, Bryan Lee O’Malley, Ukrainian Science Fiction, Morgan Parker Interviewed, and More
A look back at Elliott Smith’s Roman Candle, interviews with Dolan Morgan and Morgan Parker, podcasting with Scott McClanahan and Noah Cicero, a conversation with Bryan Lee O’Malley, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Scott McClanahan Interviewed, Rebecca West Biography, Dan Beachy-Quick, Cold Cave Singles, and More
In this afternoon’s reading: interviews with Scott McClanahan and Richard Ayoade, The Media talks zines, a new biography of Rebecca West, new music from Cold Cave, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Juliet Escoria, Indie Bookstore Success Stories, Alice Munro, The Both Interviewed, and More
Interviews with Juliet Escoria and The Both, notes on Alice Munro on film, a review of the new album from Woods, thriving NYC indie bookstores, and more.