In our afternoon reading: thoughts on books by Yoss and Maaza Mengiste, an interview with Natalka Burian, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s July 2020 Book Preview
Are we officially in summer reading season now? The summer of 2020 is a summer like few others, and the books due out this July line up with that very well. From surreal fiction to the secret history of boy bands to a tribute to an under-appreciated writer, the books we’re most excited about this month offer an abundance of ways in which to see the world.
Morning Bites: Oyinkan Braithwaite, “My Brilliant Friend” Adapted, John Wray on Wilderness Survival, Yoss, and More
In our morning reading: reviews of books by Oyinkan Braithwaite and Yoss, when wilderness survival and writing fiction converge, and more.
Weekend Bites: Rachel Kushner on “Underworld,” Yoss, New Jersey Lit, Jamie Iredell on California, and More
In our weekend reading: Rachel Kushner revisits “Underworld,” new essays from Jamie Iredell and Yoss, Patrick Stickles and Craig Finn in conversation, and more.