We’re still a few weeks from the equinox, but it sure seems like summer is upon us. Does that mean beach reads are in season? We mean…it might, if beach reads are your thing. Maybe beach reads aren’t your thing, though; that’s okay, too. We’ve got some June book recommendations for you here; hopefully you’ll find something enlightening, entertaining, or energizing on this very list.
Q. Are we excited about new books due out in May?
A. Yes.
Q. Why are we excited about new books due out in May?
A. Because they look excellent.
Greetings, friends. It’s April and we’re reading books. Sharply written fiction, incisive nonfiction, and a 70s-style photo novel are all on our list; there are debut books here and new work by old favorites. Here’s a look at 10 of the books we’re most excited to check out this month.
It’s March and we’re reading. What are we reading, you might ask? If this list is any indication, a good mix of debut novels and new work from longtime favorites. Throw a literary journal with a lot of intriguing names (and some Vol. 1 Brooklyn contributors) into the mix and you have a very promising month. Here are some of the books that have caught our eyes.
Hello, February. We’ve had a lot on our minds over here at Vol. 1 Brooklyn HQ, as is the case (we suspect) for many of you. It’s a complicated time, and our recommended books for the month reflect that. These books cover everything from the challenges of the creative life to a satirical look at society; perhaps one (or more) of them will give you a new vantage point on the world.
Well, it’s December. We’ll level with you: December can be a weird time to write about new releases. That makes it a little more of a challenge, though, and there’s a certain joy that comes from assembling a “hey! new books!” list at the same time as you might see year-end lists popping up elsewhere. Here are ten books we’re keeping an eye out for this month, from surreal literary fiction to detailed explorations of literary movements.
This is going up in the wake of the election, s0 — we’ll be quick with this introduction. Maybe you’d like to read something. Maybe it’s galavanizing, maybe it’s inspiring, maybe it’s escapist. Here are 10 books due out this month that might fit that bill.
What does your October reading list look like? Ours, it’s safe to say, covers a lot of ground. If you’re looking to see NYC through new eyes or revisit the work of an iconic filmmaker, we have you covered; if you’d prefer a trip into space or a jaunt into history, we have those angles covered as well. Read on for some literary recommendations to ease you into fall.