This month, the Folio Society released a deluxe edition of Anthony Bourdain’s memoir Kitchen Confidential. We’re pleased to share the introduction by writer and frequent Bourdain collaborator Joel Rose.
Joel Rose on Anthony Bourdain’s Literary Roots
Morning Bites: Michael J. Seidlinger Interviewed, Lustmord on Soundtracks, Irreversible Entanglements Return, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Michael J. Seidlinger and Lustmord, new music from Irreversible Entanglements, and more.
Morning Bites: Matt Bell’s New Novel, Tenea D. Johnson, Katie Kitamura on Fiction, Deafheaven, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on Matt Bell’s new novel, an interview with Katie Kitamura, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Paul Kingsnorth, Lee Matalone’s Debut, Margaret Atwood’s Latest, and More
In our afternoon reading: reviews of new books by Paul Kingsnorth and Margaret Atwood, exploring emo in England, and more.
It Bears Repeating: Lydia Lunch’s “So Real It Hurts”
Anyone can be a provocateur for a day. All it takes is a single inflammatory word to ignite the frenzy of distractible dopamine junkies, who quickly move on. Maybe you can spin another day or two out of the pushback. Maybe you live on in the digital stockades after you burp up a few mea culpas that no one believes. But real sustained provocation, the kind that sears and twists and deepens over years, is another matter altogether.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s July 2019 Book Preview
What does the month of July have to offer? Fireworks, rising temperatures, and an increased likelihood of humidity. In terms of books, the outlook is better: everything from debut fiction to reissues of cult novels, along with eagerly awaited books from some of our longtime favorites. Whether you’re headed to the beach or holing up inside with the air conditioning, this month’s new books offer plenty to delight and impress you.
Morning Bites: Brian Evenson, Karen Stefano Interviewed, Anthony Bourdain Food Trail, Demi Adejuyigbe, and More
In our morning reading: interviews with Brian Evenson and Karen Stefano, thoughts on Black Midi’s new album, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Kali Fajardo-Anstine Interviewed, Sublime Frequencies, Hilma af Klint, Flying Lotus’s Latest, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Kali Fajardo-Anstine, remembering Anthony Bourdain, and much more.