In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Hari Kunzru’s new novel, an interview with Sunisa Manning, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Bud Smith, Gabino Iglesias on Editing, Lance Olsen, Lara Ehrlich’s Fiction, and More
In our afternoon reading: new writing by Bud Smith, an interview with Hari Kunzru, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s September 2020 Book Preview
And now we’re in the month of September. Hello, September. From our space, it seems like the summer is beginning to abate somewhat — or at least it’s moved out of the “brutally hot and humid” camp. So if you’re looking for books to bridge the gap between summer reads and something cozier, here are a couple of suggestions.
Morning Bites: Special Interest, Hari Kunzru’s Latest, Daisy Johnson, David Heska Wanbli Weiden’s Playlist, and More
In our morning reading: a review of Special Interest’s new album, an interview with R. Sikoryak, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Hari Kunzru Interviewed, Tim Horvath, Eliot Weinberger’s Latest, Viv Albertine, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Hari Kunzru, good news for Viv Albertine fans, and more.
Morning Bites: Jeannie Vanasco Interviewed, Gina Apostol, Goldsmiths Prize Shortlist, Terese Svoboda, and More
In our morning reading: an interview with Jeannie Vanasco, thoughts on Ben Lerner’s new novel, and more.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s 2017 Favorites: Fiction
Certain themes keep popping up in the fiction that impressed us most this year: the potential horrors of ambiguity, the nature of immigration, the threat of state violence, mysteries that can’t be solved, and the malleability of memory. That’s not too surprising, given the year we’ve had. Here’s a look at some of our favorite fiction from the year that was.
Vol.1 Brooklyn’s Best Books of 2017 (Mid-Year Edition)
Right about now, the days are long and air conditioners are cranked up high. It’s the middle of the year: the colder months are in sight, and we’re over halfway to whatever surprises 2018 might have in store. It’s also a great time for taking stock of the first six months of 2017 — in our case, that means a look back at some recent books we’ve enjoyed. Thus, here’s a look at ten of the books that most impressed […]